What is the origin of the name Desdemona?

Desdemona is a name of Greek origin. It is often classified as a literary, mythological name.

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Q: What does the name Desdemona mean?

Desdemona means "Greek name meaning "ill-starred" or "misery," famously used in Shakespeare's Othello.".

Greek name meaning "ill-starred" or "misery," famously used in Shakespeare's Othello.

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