Rosita
Meaning of Rosita
Originating from Spanish, the name Rosita is a feminine name that carries a delicate and charming sound. It is pronounced as roh-SEE-tah (/roˈsi.ta/) in Spanish. The name Rosita is derived from the Spanish word "rosa," which means "rose." As such, the name is often associated with the beauty and elegance of this beloved flower. Variations of the name include Rosa and Rosetta. In terms of popularity, Rosita has fluctuated over the years in the United States. While it peaked in the early 1940s, it has remained relatively consistent in recent decades. Despite its modest ranking on baby names charts, Rosita continues to be a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as roh-SEE-tah (/roˈsi.ta/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Rosita
| Rosita Sokou was a Greek journalist, author, playwright, and translator, known for her pioneering work in journalism and her contributions to literature and television. |
| Rosita Forbes, also known as Joan Rosita Torr, was an English travel writer, novelist, and explorer who became the first European woman to visit the Kufra Oasis in Libya during a time when it was closed to Westerners. |
| Rosita Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough - Dagmar Rosita Astrid Libertas, Duchess of Marlborough, is a British artist of Swedish and German descent, known for her marriage to the 11th Duke of Marlborough from 1972 to 2008. |
| Rosita Serrano was a Chilean singer known as the "Chilenische Nachtigall" for her bell-like voice and pitch-perfect whistling, finding success in Nazi Germany during the 1930s and early 1940s. |
| Rosita Quintana was a prominent Argentine-Mexican actress, singer, and songwriter known for her leading roles in Golden Age Mexican cinema and acclaimed performances in films such as Susana (1951) and Serenata en México (1956). |
| Rosita Fornés was a Cuban-American singer and film actress known for her versatile career in the entertainment industry of Cuba, spanning cinema, theater, radio, television, and cabaret. |
| Rosita Moreno was a Spanish film actress who worked in cinema in Hollywood, Argentina, Mexico, and in her native Spain. |
| Rosita Quiroga, an Argentine singer, lyricist, and composer, was the first woman tango singer from the poorer side of Buenos Aires and is remembered for performing the first song recorded in Argentina, La musa mistonga. |
| Rosita Arenas - Rosa "Rosita" Arenas was a prominent Mexican actress during the 1950s and 1960s, known as one of the last divas of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. |
| Rosita Contreras - Rosa Palumbo was an Argentine actress, singer, and vedette known for her career in theater and film, as well as her involvement in the Ateneo Cultural Eva Perón. |
