The baby name Rosalind is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒzəlɪnd/ (ROZ-ə-lind),/ˈroʊzəlɪnd/ (ROHZ-ə-lind).
Rosalind is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Rosalind is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒzəlɪnd/ (ROZ-ə-lind),/ˈroʊzəlɪnd/ (ROHZ-ə-lind).
Rosalind is Germanic in Origin.
Rosalind is a medieval feminine given name of Germanic origin, brought to England by the Normans. It blends hros "horse" and lind "soft, gentle," yielding the sense "gentle (or tender) horse." From the Middle Ages onward, the rose-like opening syllable invited Latin and Romance influence, so the name was frequently reinterpreted as "pretty/beautiful rose" (by association with Latin rosa and Spanish/Portuguese linda). Both readings color its long literary and poetic life.
Use is recorded in Norman France and Plantagenet England; it later flourished in the Renaissance with Shakespeare’s witty heroine in As You Like It and Spenser’s lamented Rosalind. The name saw revivals in the 19th-20th centuries and is borne by notable figures such as actress Rosalind Russell and scientist Rosalind Franklin. Variants include Rosaline, Rosalynd, Rosalin, Rosalinde (German), and Rosalinda (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese); diminutives and short forms include Rose, Rosa, Rosie, and Roz.
| Rosalind Russell Rosalind Russell was an American actor best known for her role as Hildy Johnson in the classic film 'His Girl Friday'. She also starred in 'Auntie Mame', earning an Academy Award nomination for her performance. Her career spanned several decades, making her a prominent figure in Hollywood's golden age. | Rosalind Chao Rosalind Chao is an American actor best known for her role as Keiko O'Brien in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She also appeared in the film The Joy Luck Club, which showcased her talent in a dramatic role. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2020 | #1 | — | 882 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #164 | 4 | 3,171 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SG | 0 | #215 | 55 | 11,010 | |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #270 | 16 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #276 | 363 | 18,916 |
| IL | 0 | #279 | 4 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| MY | 0 | #305 | 26 | 12,352 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #332 | 6 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #338 | 12 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #339 | 10 | 8,483 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #379 | 12 | 13,098 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #400 | 7 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #434 | 14 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #512 | 12 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #513 | 6 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #570 | 4 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #585 | 31 | 16,104 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #606 | 12 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #736 | 264 | 24,821 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #769 | 148 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #928 | 16 | 14,861 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #942 | 14 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #972 | 12 | 5,561 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #986 | 156 | 25,928 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,425 | 22 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rosalind is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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