Deziree
Meaning of Deziree
Deziree, a feminine given name pronounced deh-ZY-ree (/dəˈzaɪəri/), originates as an Anglicized variant of the French Désirée, the feminine past participle of désirer “to desire,” itself derived from the Latin desideratum. Historically imbued with associations of longing and aspiration, the name has been borne by figures such as the sixth-century Frankish bishop Saint Désiré and has been adopted intermittently within Anglo-American naming traditions. In the United States, Deziree’s recorded usage reflects a modest yet stable presence, with annual occurrences peaking at 65 in 2001 (rank 837) and settling to nine in 2024 (rank 941), a trajectory indicative of its niche appeal amid evolving naming conventions. Its semantic resonance—rooted in the concept of cherished longing—continues to underwrite its appeal among parents seeking a designation that conveys both emotional depth and refined linguistic heritage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as deh-ZY-ree (/dəˈzaɪəri/)
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