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Name Origin

Esmeralda is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. It comes from the Spanish words 'esmeralda' meaning emerald, the precious green gemstone. The name evokes imagery of beauty, rarity, and value.

spanishgemstoneemeraldgreenpreciousrarebeautyfeminine

Famous People

Esmeralda Santiago (1948-)

Author

  • Award-winning author of autobiographical and fictional works
  • Known for her exploration of Puerto Rican identity and the immigrant experience

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