According to the 1990 census of the United States, Rosemary was a popularly used as a female first name. It was not famous as a surname. This girl's name 'Rosemary' has a Latin origin. It is pronounced as ROHZ-mare-ee. Rosemary and means dew of sea. The name Rosemary is composed of two parts: Rose and Mary. The name Rose is a name of a flower and is taken from the Old German word 'hros' or 'hrod'. Hros means horse and Hrod means fame or renown. But, the meaning of rose as a flower is accepted as Rosa mystical refers to Virgin Mary.
The second part; Mary is also of Latin origin. This first; Rose means 'star of sea'. There are other meanings to this name. In Hebrew, it means 'wished-for-child', rebellion, sea of bitterness. This name is a variant of Mariam. Thus, Rosemary is a fragrant herb in your home.
The second part; Mary is also of Latin origin. This first; Rose means 'star of sea'. There are other meanings to this name. In Hebrew, it means 'wished-for-child', rebellion, sea of bitterness. This name is a variant of Mariam. Thus, Rosemary is a fragrant herb in your home.