Esmeralda
/ˌɛzməˈrɑːldə/noun
A female given name derived from the Spanish word for emerald.
Did you know?The name comes from the Spanish word for “emerald,” ultimately tracing back through Latin and Greek to an ancient word for a green gem, which is why it feels so lush and enchanted.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σμάραγδος (smáragdos)
“A green gemstone, especially an emerald.”
Latin
Latin
smaragdus
“An emerald or bright green precious stone.”
Old French
Old French
esmeraude
“An emerald.”
Middle Spanish
Spanish
esmeralda
“An emerald.”
Modern English
English
Esmeralda
“A female given name borrowed from Spanish, associated with the emerald.”