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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: English: ro-ZET-uh (/roʊˈzɛtə/); Italian: ro-ZET-ta (/roˈzetta/)

What is the meaning of the name Rosetta ?

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.

Rosetta has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rosetta

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Musician · Born 1915 · United States 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'.

Rosetta – Popularity by country

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:

France
United States
Canada
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Rosetta

Rosetta is predominantly a girl's name.
Rosetta is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: ro-ZET-uh (/roʊˈzɛtə/); Italian: ro-ZET-ta (/roˈzetta/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rosette, Rosina, Rosita, Rosella, Rosa and Rose.
Yes, very popular — Rosetta ranked #1 in Ireland in 1973, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Rosetta ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1973).
Rosetta's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #389 in 2000 to #389 in 2000 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rosetta are in our database, including Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Musician).