The baby name Rosetta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ro-ZET-uh (/roʊˈzɛtə/); Italian: ro-ZET-ta (/roˈzetta/).
Rosetta is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Rosetta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ro-ZET-uh (/roʊˈzɛtə/); Italian: ro-ZET-ta (/roˈzetta/).
Rosetta is Italian in Origin.
Rosetta is the Italian diminutive of Rosa, from Latin rosa, meaning “rose”; the suffix -etta conveys smallness or endearment, yielding “little rose.” The image of the rose ties the name to themes of beauty, love, and devotion across European languages. While distinctly Italian in form, Rosetta traveled widely, entering English use as part of the broader fashion for floral and Romance-language names.
In the Anglophone world it appeared by the early 19th century, boosted by fascination with the Rosetta Stone after 1799 and by Victorian flower-name trends; it later found favor among Italian-American families and enjoys periodic vintage revivals. Nicknames include Rosie, Rose, Etta, and Retta. Variants and cognates: Rosette (French), Rosita (Spanish), Rozetta (alt. spelling), and related forms Rose, Rosa, Rosalie, Rosalina, and Rosina.
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a groundbreaking musician from the United States, often hailed as the Godmother of Rock and Roll. She gained fame for her unique blend of gospel and electric guitar, influencing future rock musicians. Some of her well-known songs include 'Strange Things Happening Every Day' and 'Rock Me'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1973 | #1 | — | 520 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #189 | 12,396 | 9,415 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #229 | 31 | 7,507 |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #230 | 8 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #268 | 5 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #282 | 9 | 2,910 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #332 | 6 | 6,973 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| France | Girls | 2000 | #389 | 3 | 2,593 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #434 | 14 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| IT | 0 | #464 | 269 | 4,183 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #587 | 29 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #728 | 11 | 3,895 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #756 | 31 | 15,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #775 | 64 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #871 | 46 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #877 | 265 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #931 | 25 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #939 | 21 | 14,742 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #970 | 14 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #970 | 25 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,376 | 96 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Rosetta is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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