Desdemona
Desdemona (name) means a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "ill-fated," best known as the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's Othello. Example: “She played Desdemona in the school production of Othello.”
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Etymology
Coined based on Ancient Greek δυσ- (dus-) + δαίμων (daímōn), hence "ill-fated, unfortunate".
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What does “Desdemona” mean?
The word “Desdemona” means a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "ill-fated," best known as the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's Othello.
How do you pronounce “Desdemona”?
“Desdemona” is pronounced dehz-duh-MOH-nuh (/ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Desdemona” in a sentence?
Here is “Desdemona” used in a sentence: “She played Desdemona in the school production of Othello.”
What is the opposite of “Desdemona”?
The opposite of “Desdemona” — its antonyms — is Eudaimonia.
What part of speech is “Desdemona”?
“Desdemona” is a name.