ROSE
Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "rose, a flower"
Popularity in 2008: #344
This old-time sweet-smelling flower name has had a remarkable revival -- as a middle name -- with parents (e. g. , Teri Hatcher, Ewan McGregor) finding it the perfect connective, with more color and charm than old standbys like Sue and Ann.
International Variations:
Arrosa
(Basque)
Ruzena,
Ruzenka
(Czech)
Rosine,
Rosette,
Roselle
(French)
Roísín,
Roís
(Irish Gaelic)
Rosetta,
Rosana,
Rosina,
Rosa,
Roseta
(Italian)
Rozycka,
Rozalia,
Rasine
(Polish)
Ruzha,
Ruza
(Russian)
Rosita
(Spanish)
Roza
(Yiddish)
Rose is being discussed in our message boards:
- New: AA, BB, CC, DD....Boy/Girl Sibling Sets
- Short List--your thoughts?
- A thought
- Hana Cadence or Greta Day?
- Absurdly Long Baby Name Game=)!!!!!!
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