Names That Mean Rosary

Anglo parents are taking note of this Hispanic classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace. Poetic and powerful, it comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to vocal and mental prayer in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother. 
 
Given to around 80 girls in the US in a recent year, it is also used as an exclusively masculine name in Italy.

Rosario

Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother. 
 
A popular masculine choice in Italy where it ranks in the Top 200, Rosario is a feminine name in Spanish speaking communities, and while the spelling remains the same, there is a slight difference in pronunciation. In the US, Rosario was given to around 30 boys in 2023, and to 70 girls.

This is a modern Welsh name, stemming from the welsh word paidrín, meaning rosary. 

Paderau

A nickname-name made famous by the uni-named Spanish singer Charo, whose full name was María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten.

Names That Mean Rosary

The names

Rosario

Rosario

Paderau

Charo

Abrus