Irish boy name
Desmond Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Desmond means from south munster. From Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning South Munster.
Desmond comes from Deasmhumhain, the Irish name for South Munster, in the south-west of Ireland. It was first a surname and the title of the Earls of Desmond, and was later used as a first name in Ireland and abroad. The first name was shortened to Des, which was very common in Ireland in the twentieth century. The Irish form is pronounced DASS-wun-ya, which is very far from the English version.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Desmond
DEZ·mund
Desmond has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Desmond
DesmundDesDezmondDesmon
A well-known Desmond
Desmond Tutu.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Desmond mean?
Desmond means "from south munster". From Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning South Munster.
How do you pronounce Desmond?
Desmond is pronounced DEZ-mund.
What is the origin of Desmond?
Desmond is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Deasmhumhain.
How many syllables are in Desmond?
Desmond has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Desmond?
Other spellings and forms include Desmund, Des, Dezmond, Desmon.