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How to pronounce Desmond (DEZ-mund)

Desmond

DEZ-mund

DEZmund

Irish origin from County Munster. Often shortened to Des.

Notes

Irish origin from County Munster. Often shortened to Des.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
from south Munster (south Ireland)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Des
  • Desmo
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Notable people

  • Desmond Tutu (South African archbishop and Nobel laureate)

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