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The baby name Rosario is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /roˈsaɾjo/ (roh-SAHR-yo); English approximation: /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/ (roh-ZAH-ree-oh).

Rosario is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish IPA: /roˈsaɾjo/ (roh-SAHR-yo); English approximation: /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/ (roh-ZAH-ree-oh)

What is the meaning of the name Rosario ?

The baby name Rosario is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /roˈsaɾjo/ (roh-SAHR-yo); English approximation: /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/ (roh-ZAH-ree-oh).

Rosario is Spanish in Origin.

Rosario stems from Spanish and Italian, ultimately from Latin rosarium, “rose garden” or “rosary” - the string of prayer beads in Catholic devotion. The name honors Our Lady of the Rosary; its feast on October 7 promoted the name in Catholic Europe after the 1571 Battle of Lepanto. Usage differs by language: in Spanish-speaking countries Rosario is predominantly feminine, often in compounds like María del Rosario, while in Italy it is a common masculine given name, especially in the south. Symbolically it evokes contemplation, protection, and Marian piety.

Documented since the early modern era, the name traveled widely with Iberian and Italian diasporas. Variants and related forms include Italian feminine Rosaria; Portuguese Rosário, especially in Maria do Rosário; Spanish diminutives Charo, Charito, and Chayo; and the Italian nickname Saro. Cognates and thematic relatives include Rosa, Rosalia, and the English word Rosary.

Rosario has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rosario

Rosario Dawson Actor · Born 1979 · United States Rosario Dawson is an American actor best known for her roles in films like 'Rent' and 'Sin City'. She has also appeared in 'Clerks II' and 'The Mandalorian'. Born in 1979, Dawson has made a significant impact in both film and television. Rosario Flores Musician · Born 1963 · Spain Rosario Flores is a Spanish musician known for her vibrant performances and unique blend of pop and flamenco music. She gained fame with hits like 'Algo Contigo' and 'No Dudaría'. Born in 1963, she has been a prominent figure in the Spanish music scene for decades. Rosario Fiorello Actor · Born 1960 · Italy Rosario Fiorello is an Italian actor and television presenter, best known for his charismatic presence on Italian TV. He gained fame with his variety show 'Stasera pago io' and has been a beloved figure in Italian entertainment since the 1990s. Fiorello is also known for his work in radio and his comedic talent.

Celebrity babies named Rosario

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rosario Flores Lola Flores television actor ★★★★★ El Pescaílla singer ★★★★★

Rosario – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1978 #1 — 546
SV 0 #11 1 283
SV Girls 0 #17 2 458
HN 0 #22 1 704
BO Girls 0 #25 4,523 9,488
PE Girls 0 #25 11,932 14,861
HN Girls 0 #32 7 884
UY Girls 0 #39 3,537 6,731
MX Girls 0 #41 19,624 17,781
Spain Girls 0 #50 15,108 5,561
GT Girls 0 #57 1,311 7,500
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
PE 0 #68 370 6,350
AO 0 #70 8 2,729
IT Boys 0 #71 45,212 10,046
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
UY 0 #78 112 2,477
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
EC Girls 0 #86 207 3,650
EC 0 #95 21 2,502
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
BO 0 #112 402 6,868
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
PA 0 #115 16 3,797
CR Girls 0 #118 915 11,342
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CL Girls 0 #122 3,886 14,098
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MX 0 #130 427 8,339
AR 0 #131 56 2,915
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
GT 0 #140 205 5,948
CR 0 #142 17 5,526
PR Girls 0 #144 18 3,171
PT Girls 0 #147 691 7,952
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
PA Girls 0 #154 502 9,861
MT Boys 0 #156 21 4,064
CO Girls 0 #161 5,576 16,140
LU Girls 0 #162 24 4,850
Spain 0 #166 437 2,326
AO Boys 0 #169 75 5,568
PR Boys 0 #172 7 2,508
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
AR Girls 0 #177 1,059 8,289
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
IT 0 #183 1,499 4,183
CL 0 #186 298 6,867
MU Girls 0 #196 160 8,539
AO Girls 0 #200 10 4,575
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
JP Girls 0 #206 40 6,592
LU Boys 0 #209 10 4,970
PH Girls 0 #212 192 13,098
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
PT 0 #219 28 4,161
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
MO Girls 0 #234 18 7,056
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
EC Boys 0 #242 5 3,322
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
QA Girls 0 #273 44 15,378
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
Canada Boys 2023 #303 7 2,601
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CO 0 #325 166 7,768
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Boys 0 #343 15 8,477
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
PT Boys 0 #354 14 7,951
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
France Girls 1990 #365 3 1,952
UY Boys 0 #370 30 5,922
MX Boys 0 #373 1,164 16,355
OM Girls 0 #374 23 15,987
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
AR Boys 0 #392 77 7,628
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
Germany 0 #425 13 2,542
KW Girls 0 #439 77 19,177
PA Boys 0 #450 32 9,305
GT Boys 0 #454 21 7,625
CR Boys 0 #472 16 10,188
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Girls 0 #484 70 20,968
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
BO Boys 0 #507 86 9,244
BH 0 #521 33 17,937
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
SG Girls 0 #545 42 18,916
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #576 40 16,104
PE Boys 0 #582 331 14,506
IL Girls 0 #604 14 11,648
CL Boys 0 #605 61 13,390
Germany Boys 0 #622 362 5,697
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
BR Girls 0 #638 325 12,708
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
KW Boys 0 #682 88 18,755
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
QA Boys 0 #692 16 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
IT Girls 0 #745 945 9,415
Spain Boys 0 #761 172 5,610
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
SA Girls 0 #778 158 25,931
Germany Girls 0 #804 35 4,949
CO Boys 0 #817 104 15,656
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
OM Boys 0 #832 50 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #853 64 8,487
United States Boys 2024 #873 20 7,044
NL Boys 0 #906 46 5,873
NL Girls 0 #922 34 5,933
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,040 53 22,615
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,152 27 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,577 38 28,008

Rosario is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Switzerland
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Rosario

Rosario is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosario is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish IPA: /roˈsaɾjo/ (roh-SAHR-yo); English approximation: /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/ (roh-ZAH-ree-oh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include María del Rosario, Rosaria, Rosário (Portuguese), Rosie, Rosita and Rosarito.
Across languages, Rosario has these equivalents: Rosary (English noun/variant), Rosaire (French), Rosarius (Latin), Róisín (Irish, 'little rose' — loosely equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Rosario ranked #1 in Ireland in 1978, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Rosario ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1978).
Rosario's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #344 in 1980 to #365 in 1990 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Rosario are in our database, including Rosario Dawson (Actor), Rosario Flores (Musician), Rosario Fiorello (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rosario for their child, including Lola Flores and El Pescaílla.