The baby name Rosamunde is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'German': '/ˌroːzaˈmʊndə/ (roh-ZAH-moon-duh)', 'English (anglicized)': '/ˌroʊzəˈmʌnd/ or /ˌroʊzəˈmʌndeɪ/ (ROH-zə-MUND or ROH-zə-MUN-day)'}.
The baby name Rosamunde is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'German': '/ˌroːzaˈmʊndə/ (roh-ZAH-moon-duh)', 'English (anglicized)': '/ˌroʊzəˈmʌnd/ or /ˌroʊzəˈmʌndeɪ/ (ROH-zə-MUND or ROH-zə-MUN-day)'}.
Rosamunde is in Origin.
Rosamunde blends Germanic roots - hros “horse” and mund “protection” - to convey “protector of horses” or more broadly “protective strength.” Medieval Latin reanalysis connected it with rosa munda (“pure rose”) and rosa mundi (“rose of the world”), giving the name its enduring rosy imagery alongside its tougher etymology.
The name appears across medieval Europe: borne by Rosamund, queen of the Lombards (6th c.), and by “Fair Rosamund” Clifford, famed in 12th-century English lore. It enjoyed periodic revivals, notably in German-speaking countries and the 19th century, aided by Schubert’s stage music for Rosamunde, Fürstin von Zypern. Today it feels rare yet literary. Principal variants include Rosamund and Rosamond (English), Rosemonde (French), Rosamunda (Italian/Spanish), and Rozamunda (Central/Eastern Europe). Nicknames range from Rosa and Rose to Rosie and Roz.
Rosamunde is a rare name. Our records hold just 32 recorded uses, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #827 | 12 | 4,949 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,434 | 13 | 9,415 |
Rosamunde is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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