Meaning and Origin
What does the name Heiress mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Heiress
User Submitted Origins
English
50%
African American
30%
Latin
10%
French
10%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Heir"ess
A female heir.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A female heir
Wiktionary
heir + -ess.
- A woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to inherit.
- A woman who has received an inheritance.