Rosario

Meaning of Rosario

Rosario is a unisex name that has its origins in both Italian and Spanish. In Italian, it is pronounced as roh-ZAH-ree-oh (/roˈzaːrjo/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as roh-SAH-ree-oh (/roʃaˈrjo/). The name also has variations such as Rosaria, Rosariah, and Rosarita.

In terms of popularity, the name Rosario has been consistently used for newborns in the United States. In recent years, it has been ranked around the 2300s to 2500s. However, it's worth noting that the name has had higher rankings in previous decades. For example, in the 1960s and 1970s, it was more popular and ranked within the top 100 names given to babies.

The name Rosario carries a certain charm and elegance with it. It may be chosen by parents who appreciate its multicultural appeal or those seeking a unisex option for their child. With its rich history and international flair, Rosario is a beautiful choice for any baby.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as roh-SAH-ree-oh (/roʃaˈrjo/)

Italian

  • Pronunced as roh-ZAH-ree-oh (/roˈzaːrjo/)

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Notable People Named Rosario

Rosario Isabel Dawson is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Kids, Men in Black II, Rent, Sin City, and Zombieland: Double Tap, as well as her voice-over work for Disney/Marvel, Warner Bros./DC Comics, and Nickelodeon.
Rosario Castellanos Figueroa was a prominent Mexican poet and author known for her influential work addressing cultural and gender oppression, leaving a lasting impact on Mexican feminist theory and literature.
María Rosario Valpuesta Fernández (1953–2013) was a pioneering Spanish academic, becoming the first Andalusian woman to lead a Rectorate and only the fourth in Spain's history.
Rosario Candela was an Italian American architect known for his iconic apartment building designs in New York City during the 1920s, which have become highly sought-after addresses.
Rosario Messina, an Italian entrepreneur, founded the avant-garde furniture manufacturer Flou in 1978.
María del Rosario Nadal y Fuster de Puigdórfila, also known as the Princess of Preslav, is a Spanish consultant, art director, and former model, who is a senior member of the Bulgarian royal family.
Rosario La Spina is an Australian operatic tenor with an active international career, having worked with leading opera houses and orchestras and sung under renowned conductors.
Rosario María Gutiérrez Eskildsen - María del Rosario Gutiérrez Eskildsen was a Mexican lexicographer, linguist, educator, and poet known for her studies on regional speech in Tabasco and her pioneering work as a teacher and pedagogue in Mexico.
Rosario Isabel Rodríguez Echavarria, a Mexican former Major League Baseball pitcher, debuted in 1989 as the youngest player in the National League and pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rosario Soler was a Spanish actress and singer.
Rosario Angelo Livatino was an Italian magistrate who was killed by Stidda.
Rosario del Carmen González Flores, also known as Rosario Flores, is a renowned Spanish singer and actress who has won two Latin Grammy Awards.
Joseph Albert Rosario Couture, also known as "Lolo," was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a right winger for the Chicago Black Hawks and the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup with Chicago in 1934.
María del Rosario Piedra Ibarra is a Mexican psychologist, activist, and bureaucrat who has been serving as the president of Mexico's National Human Rights Commission since 16 November 2019.
Rosario Lauture is a Haitian football player and goalkeeping coach for Violette AC, known for his contributions to the Haiti national team.
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