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The baby name Rosa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'ROH-zə (IPA: /ˈroʊzə/)', 'Spanish/Italian/Portuguese': 'ROH-sah (IPA: /ˈrosa/)'}.

Rosa is Italian, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian, Latin
Pronunciation: {'English': 'ROH-zə (IPA: /ˈroʊzə/)', 'Spanish/Italian/Portuguese': 'ROH-sah (IPA: /ˈrosa/)'}

What is the meaning of the name Rosa ?

The baby name Rosa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'ROH-zə (IPA: /ˈroʊzə/)', 'Spanish/Italian/Portuguese': 'ROH-sah (IPA: /ˈrosa/)'}.

Rosa is Italian, Latin in Origin.

Rosa derives from Latin rosa, “rose,” the emblematic flower of love, secrecy (sub rosa), and, in Christian tradition, the Virgin Mary (Rosa Mystica). As a straightforward, pan-Romance form, it entered many European languages via church and vernacular use and has remained a timeless, garden-fresh classic.

Documented steadily in Iberia and Italy, Rosa also appears in Germanic and Slavic contexts, and in English since the 18th century. Notable bearers include St. Rosa of Lima and civil-rights icon Rosa Parks, figures who sustained the name’s international familiarity. Common variants and cognates include Rose (English/French), Róża (Polish), Roza (Russian, Bulgarian, Romanian), Rózsa (Hungarian), Ruža (Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian), and Roža (Slovene); diminutives and elaborations span Rosie, Rosy, Rosita, Rosina, and Rosetta. Meaning uniformly “rose,” the name carries connotations of beauty, devotion, and quiet strength across cultures.

Rosa has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rosa

Rosa Luxemburg Politician · Born 1871 · Germany Rosa Luxemburg was a prominent politician and revolutionary socialist in Germany, best known for her role in founding the Spartacus League, which later became the Communist Party of Germany. She was a fierce advocate for social justice and democracy, and her writings, such as 'The Accumulation of Capital', continue to influence political thought today. Rosa Salazar Actor · Born 1985 · United States Rosa Salazar is an American actor best known for her role as Alita in the film 'Alita: Battle Angel'. She also starred in the 'Maze Runner' series and appeared in the TV show 'American Horror Story'. Rosa von Praunheim Actor · Born 1942 · Germany Rosa von Praunheim is a prominent German filmmaker and LGBTQ+ activist, best known for his influential films that explore queer themes. His notable works include 'It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives' and 'The Einstein of Sex'. Born in 1942, he has been a pivotal figure in both the film industry and the gay rights movement in Germany.
Rosa Maria Sardà Actor · Born 1941 · Spain Rosa Maria Sardà was a Spanish actress known for her work in both film and theater. She gained fame for her roles in movies like 'All About My Mother' and 'The Flower of My Secret'. Her talent and charisma made her a beloved figure in Spanish entertainment. Rosa Blasi Actor · Born 1972 · United States Rosa Blasi is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Luisa Delgado on the television series 'Strong Medicine'. She has also appeared in shows like 'The Thundermans' and 'Make It or Break It', showcasing her versatility across different genres. Rosa Morena Actor · Born 1941 · Spain Rosa Morena was a Spanish actress and singer, best known for her role in the film 'El Taxi de los Conflictos'. She also gained popularity with her music, including songs like 'Échale Guindas al Pavo'.

Rosa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
PE Girls 0 #2 37,721 14,861
EC Girls 0 #4 959 3,650
PA Girls 0 #4 4,067 9,861
PR Girls 0 #4 525 3,171
AO Girls 0 #5 863 4,575
HN Girls 0 #5 40 884
CL Girls 0 #6 27,656 14,098
FJ Girls 0 #6 4 583
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
Spain Girls 0 #9 45,339 5,561
HN 0 #9 15 704
CR Girls 0 #10 3,409 11,342
SV 0 #10 2 283
GT Girls 0 #11 2,738 7,500
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
MX Girls 0 #15 29,517 17,781
SV Girls 0 #15 4 458
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
NL Girls 2014 #19 157 73
BO Girls 0 #19 5,619 9,488
EC 0 #21 123 2,502
LU Girls 0 #21 303 4,850
PE 0 #21 698 6,350
AR Girls 0 #23 6,307 8,289
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
AO 0 #24 61 2,729
MU Girls 0 #27 1,590 8,539
PT Girls 0 #27 6,691 7,952
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
PR 0 #29 27 1,497
IT Girls 0 #30 102,459 9,415
CO Girls 0 #33 32,825 16,140
ID 0 #34 6 2,238
Spain 0 #35 2,020 2,326
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
GT 0 #37 609 5,948
BR Girls 0 #39 9,759 12,708
Austria Girls 2024 #43 173 60
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #46 7 2,706
UY Girls 0 #49 2,918 6,731
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
BO 0 #52 704 6,868
PA 0 #53 80 3,797
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #55 12 2,830
JP 0 #65 13 4,057
NA Girls 0 #72 188 7,146
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
ID Girls 0 #81 18 3,319
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
LT 0 #88 1 949
MU 0 #89 50 3,613
TW 0 #91 10 4,523
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
PT 0 #93 277 4,161
CL 0 #97 699 6,867
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
IT 0 #105 3,099 4,183
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Switzerland Girls 2024 #107 29 1,786
CR 0 #109 50 5,526
CY Girls 0 #109 13 3,755
Norway Girls 2023 #112 6 467
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
IQ 0 #120 10 3,533
JP Girls 0 #126 135 6,592
MX 0 #130 427 8,339
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
RS Girls 0 #132 6 1,651
UY 0 #133 45 2,477
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Belgium Girls 2024 #136 50 424
AR 0 #138 49 2,915
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
MT Girls 0 #140 12 3,773
CO 0 #141 677 7,768
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
BW Girls 0 #145 7 4,216
Finland Girls 0 #154 500 1,368
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MO Girls 0 #158 96 7,056
Austria Girls 0 #164 453 1,885
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
Sweden Girls 2022 #171 9 1,568
HR 0 #176 6 2,081
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
BR 0 #178 185 5,969
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
DK 0 #184 20 5,198
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
DK Girls 0 #189 144 7,429
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
Austria 0 #199 15 850
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
PS 0 #205 14 5,692
TW Girls 0 #205 72 8,139
Finland Girls 2026 #206 2,091 3,895
Finland 0 #206 110 830
France Boys 1914 #207 4 578
BG Girls 0 #208 16 3,559
SD Girls 0 #208 143 7,678
GR Girls 0 #210 33 6,293
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
EC Boys 0 #217 23 3,322
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
HU Girls 0 #219 7 3,308
IR 0 #219 11 4,221
NL Girls 0 #221 1,739 5,933
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
AO Boys 0 #227 16 5,568
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
CN Girls 0 #236 117 8,829
IQ Girls 0 #237 320 11,303
HR Girls 0 #238 52 3,687
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
QA Girls 0 #244 73 15,378
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
HK Girls 0 #247 544 16,104
Germany Girls 0 #248 1,266 4,949
Canada Girls 2024 #250 36 2,795
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
IL 0 #254 21 6,291
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
KZ Girls 0 #257 64 5,862
OM Girls 0 #258 139 15,987
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
PH Girls 0 #260 132 13,098
France Girls 2021 #268 143 3,185
NL 0 #268 129 2,481
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
HK 0 #284 65 8,483
DZ 0 #286 2,387 20,130
JO Girls 0 #286 40 7,570
Canada Boys 1991 #300 8 1,696
PT Boys 0 #304 64 7,951
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
LY 0 #307 254 12,703
GH Girls 0 #308 17 6,973
MY 0 #317 14 12,352
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
CZ Girls 0 #330 12 5,378
YE 0 #330 52 8,639
MU Boys 0 #333 25 8,477
AE Girls 0 #338 219 20,968
AR Boys 0 #338 136 7,628
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
PL Girls 0 #343 12 5,096
KW Girls 0 #344 173 19,177
UY Boys 0 #351 49 5,922
Germany 0 #362 77 2,542
BD Girls 0 #363 24 8,413
EG 0 #373 28 6,387
TN 0 #374 746 13,765
GT Boys 0 #387 88 7,625
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
RU Girls 0 #389 112 11,913
PA Boys 0 #395 87 9,305
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
ZA 0 #408 40 14,421
CL Boys 0 #416 289 13,390
CM Girls 0 #418 124 11,671
SG Girls 0 #420 169 18,916
PS Girls 0 #422 102 10,981
CO Boys 0 #445 671 15,656
CR Boys 0 #448 40 10,188
IR Girls 0 #451 80 8,334
IL Girls 0 #456 165 11,648
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
SA Girls 0 #461 528 25,931
PE Boys 0 #465 574 14,506
LB 0 #474 188 13,263
BH 0 #477 77 17,937
BO Boys 0 #477 117 9,244
ZA Girls 0 #480 997 25,928
MA 0 #499 990 20,986
EG Girls 0 #510 564 14,742
United States Girls 2024 #517 440 8,487
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
MX Boys 0 #543 560 16,355
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
SY 0 #556 178 11,684
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #567 9 12,054
BR Boys 0 #572 183 12,213
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
MY Girls 0 #617 404 24,821
IN Girls 0 #619 13 13,121
Spain Boys 0 #621 331 5,610
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #634 34 13,071
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
NG Girls 0 #709 78 15,093
IT Boys 0 #713 952 10,046
KW Boys 0 #746 24 18,755
United States Boys 2003 #804 10 7,064
EG Boys 0 #834 53 15,035
OM Boys 0 #860 22 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #929 24 5,697
NL Boys 0 #934 18 5,873
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,075 18 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,077 35 25,439
TR 0 #1,101 111 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,149 30 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,556 59 28,008

Rosa is popular in 96 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Norway
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland

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People also ask about Rosa

Rosa is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'English': 'ROH-zə (IPA: /ˈroʊzə/)', 'Spanish/Italian/Portuguese': 'ROH-sah (IPA: /ˈrosa/)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rosita, Rosina, Rosalia, Rosella and Rosa María.
Across languages, Rosa has these equivalents: Rose (English), Rosie (English, diminutive), Róisín (Irish, 'little rose'), Róża (Polish), Roza / Roža (var. in Slavic languages).
Yes, very popular — Rosa ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Rosa ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Rosa's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #373 in 2011 to #268 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 6 notable people named Rosa are in our database, including Rosa Luxemburg (Politician), Rosa Salazar (Actor), Rosa von Praunheim (Actor).