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Rosaria

OriginSpanish
Meaning"rosary"

About Rosaria

Rosaria is a feminine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose.' It carries religious significance in Catholicism, often associated with the rosary prayer beads and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Common in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin American countries, Rosaria evokes the beauty and fragrance of roses while maintaining religious connotations. The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its sequence of soft consonants. While less common in English-speaking countries, it maintains popularity in Mediterranean and Catholic communities. Potential nicknames include Rosa, Rosie, or Aria. Rosaria combines floral elegance with spiritual depth.

Pronounced roh-ZAR-ee-uh.

As of October 2026, Rosaria ranked #7076 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #975 in 1916.

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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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