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The first name Demelza is a female name that has its origin in a place name in English Cornwall and translates to 'fortress on the hill'. The name gained popularity through the book series 'Poldark' by British author Winston Graham, in which one of the central characters is named Demelza.
What does the name Demelza mean?
Demelza is a female first name that originates from a place name in Cornwall, England, and carries the meaning 'fortress on the hill'. The name owes its popularity to the novel series 'Poldark' by Winston Graham, in which a main character bears this name.
Where does the name Demelza come from?
Demelza has Cornish roots and means 'fortress on the hill'. The Cornish language is closely related to English.
Popularity
In Germany, Demelza is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Demelza has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity of Demelza is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Demelza Poldark (character from the series 'Poldark')
- Demelza Robins (character from 'Harry Potter')
Frequently asked questions about the name Demelza
Where does the name Demelza come from?
Demelza has its roots in Cornwall, England, and is a Cornish name.
What does the first name Demelza mean?
The name Demelza means 'fortress on the hill'.
Why is the name Demelza well-known?
The name's popularity is based on the novel series 'Poldark' by Winston Graham, in which a main character bears this name.