"I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Rosemary Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Rosemary
girl
Rosemary means "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Rosemary does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Rosemary distills as God's dew — doctrine dropping, roots deep as Lebanon, lily growing, the tender herb refreshed by heaven's gentle moisture.
Is Rosemary in the Bible?
No — the name Rosemary does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rosemary.
Pronunciation:/ROHZ-mair-ee/
OriginLatin
MeaningDew of the sea; Rose of Mary
What does Rosemary mean?
Rosemary is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary". Rosemary is the dew of the sea — and God sends dew to refresh His people. 'I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.' Rosemary refreshes like heaven's dew.
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What does Rosemary mean in the Bible?
Rosemary means "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rosemary is the dew of the sea — and God sends dew to refresh His people. 'I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.' Rosemary refreshes like heaven's dew.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Rosemary?
Rosemary is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary" — not because Scripture names anyone Rosemary.
"My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Rosemary?
Rosemary has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Rosemary?
Rosemary is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rosemary?
Rosemary distills as God's dew — doctrine dropping, roots deep as Lebanon, lily growing, the tender herb refreshed by heaven's gentle moisture.
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Names like Rosemary
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Dew of the sea; Rose of Mary" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Rosemary
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Augustine
boy
"Great; Magnificent"
Rosemary & Augustine
Fortunatus
boy
"Fortunate or blessed"
Rosemary & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate"
Rosemary & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky"
Rosemary & Fortunatus
Maximilian
boy
"Greatest; Most excellent"
Rosemary & Maximilian
Peregrine
boy
"Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer"
Rosemary & Peregrine
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Rosemary name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Rosemary
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Rosemary?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rosemary?
You can read every verse where Rosemary appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.