Esmeralda
Meaning of Esmeralda
Esmeralda sparkles with the rich green glow of the gemstone that inspired it, travelling from ancient Greek “smaragdos” to Latin and then into Spanish and Portuguese as a name meaning “emerald.” She carries the romance of Victor Hugo’s dancing heroine, yet also fits comfortably beside the emerald-studded bangles seen in many Indian weddings, where the stone is believed to invite wisdom and good fortune. In the United States, Esmeralda shone brightest in the late 1990s, climbing as high as No. 131, and today she still glimmers at a steady rank in the low 300s—proof that classic beauty rarely fades. Parents drawn to nature’s hues, literary flair or a hint of vintage glamour often find Esmeralda irresistible; after all, who can overlook an emerald in the room?
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as es-muh-RAL-duh (/ˌɛs.məˈræl.də/)
English
- Pronunced as ez-muh-RAL-duh (/ˌɛz.məˈræl.də/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as ez-muh-RAL-duh (/ɛz.məˈɾaw.də/)
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Notable People Named Esmeralda
| Esmeralda Santiago is a Puerto Rican author whose memoirs and transcultural storytelling helped shape Latina coming of age narratives in the United States. |
| Esmeralda, born Alma Graciela Haro Cabello, was a Mexican singer and actress known as La Versatil for her range across cuple, bolero, and tango. |
| Esmeralda Falcón - Esmeralda Falcon Reyes, known as La Pantera, is a Mexican boxer and the first woman from Mexico to compete in Olympic boxing. |
