Rosa
Meaning of Rosa
Rosa is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has Italian and Spanish origins, with slight variations in pronunciation. In Italian, it is pronounced as ROH-zah (/ˈroʊzə/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as ROH-sah (/ˈroʊsə/). The name Rosa also has popular variations such as Rosie and Rose.
In the United States of America, Rosa has been a well-loved name for many years. It has consistently ranked within the top 1000 names for newborn girls since at least 1880. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a classic and elegant name.
If you choose the name Rosa for your baby girl, she will join a long line of strong and graceful women who have borne this name throughout history. Whether you prefer the Italian or Spanish pronunciation, Rosa is sure to bring beauty and charm to your little one's life.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ROH-sah (/ˈroʊsə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ROH-zah (/ˈroʊzə/)
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Notable People Named Rosa
| Rosa Parks was a prominent American civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott, which led to the end of bus segregation in the United States. |
| Rosa Luxemburg was a prominent Polish-German revolutionary socialist and anti-war activist in the late 19th and early 20th century. |
| Rosa Ponselle was a renowned American operatic dramatic soprano. |
| Rosa Luisa DeLauro is a prominent American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991, and she is a member of the Democratic Party. |
| Rosa Beltrán - Rosa María Beltrán Álvarez is a prominent Mexican writer, translator, and academic known for her contributions to literature and cultural promotion. |
| Rosa Brooks is an accomplished American law professor, journalist, and author known for her expertise in foreign policy, U.S. politics, and criminal justice. |
| Rosa Cuthbert Guy was a Trinidad-born American writer known for her acclaimed fiction books that emphasized supportive relationships, despite growing up in foster homes after being orphaned at a young age. |
| Rosa Linn, born Roza Kostandyan, is an Armenian singer-songwriter who gained international recognition after representing Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 and releasing her debut EP "Lay Your Hands Upon My Heart." |
| Rosa Martínez and Eliana Martínez - Eliana Martínez, an American adoptee, contracted HIV from a blood transfusion as an infant and her adoptive mother, Rosa Martínez, fought for her right to attend a public school without being isolated, but sadly, Eliana passed away from complications of AIDS seven months after winning the right to attend a special education program. |
| Dr. Rosa Slade Gragg was a prominent American activist and politician, known for founding the first black vocational school in Detroit, Michigan, and serving as an advisor to three United States presidents, earning her induction into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1987. |
| María Rosa Luna Henson, also known as "Lola Rosa," was the first Filipina to publicly share her experience as a comfort woman for the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II in 1992. |
| Rosa Elena Bonilla Ávila, also known as Rosa Elena de Lobo, is a Honduran politician and interior designer who served as the First Lady of Honduras during her husband's presidency. |
| Rosa Alicia Clemente is an American community organizer, independent journalist, and hip-hop activist who ran as the vice presidential candidate for the Green Party in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. |
| Rosa Sonneschein was the pioneering founder and editor of The American Jewess magazine, the first English-language periodical aimed at American Jewish women. |
| Rosa Mota is a Portuguese former marathon runner and the first sportswoman from Portugal to win Olympic gold, known for her multiple Olympic marathon medals and being the reigning European, World, and Olympic champion simultaneously. |
