Esmeralda is a name with Spanish and French origins, meaning "emerald. " It has been used in various forms across different cultures, including as a variant of Esma. The name Esmeralda gained significant popularity through Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, " where the character Esmeralda is a beautiful and kind-hearted gypsy girl. Despite its diverse origins, the name Esmeralda remains closely tied to its literary significance.
