By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"the favorite rose"
Also written as Gözdegül or sometimes as Gözde Gül, this Turkish compound name blends together two names with pleasant meanings. From Gözde, meaning "favorite, dearest, pet" and Gül, the Turkish word…
French
"rose bush, rose tree"
A popular, botanical French surname that doubles up as an English word meaning "more rosy, more red, more youthful and happy", Rosier is additionally listed as the name of a demon by occultist Gustav…
Romanian
"viburnum tree, guelder rose"
Călin is a Romanian boy name, with a more unisex sound to the English ear. It's the word for the viburnum tree in Romanian, and it is also related to the guelder rose flowering plant, making it a…
Portuguese
"rose + angel"
This combination of Rosa + Ângela is most often found in Brazil, often as Rosangela without the accented A. Romantic and classic, Rosângela feels like an elegant twist on Rose/a and Ângela that is…
Greek
"rose blossom"
A Greek floral name most often used in the Byzantine Empire, such as in Agathias Scholasticus' poem "Rhodanthe" or Theodore Prodromos' novel "Rhodanthe and Dosikles".
Compound name, blending Layla and Rose
"night + rose"
A sweet sounding name with a meaning that adds a shadow of mystique.
Serbian, Macedonian, Croatian
"rose"
A distinctive international variation of Rosa. Croatian opera Ruža Pospiš-Baldani, Slovenian Olympic gymnast Ruža Vojsk, and anti-fascist Ruža Petrović are notable bearers.
English, Scottish
"Island Rose"
Bright Isla meets elegant Rose in this popular hyphenated name. Recently appearing in the England and Wales Top 500, it could be poetically interpreted as meaning "island rose", "rose of the island",…
Hyphenated name, English, Hebrew, "delicate or languishing rose"
"delicate or languishing rose"
Lilting and pretty but with plenty of spark, this hyphenated name has been a stylish choice in the 2020s in England and Wales. While the length of Delilah may mean Rose gets dropped in everyday…
Compound name, Icelandic
"shining light + rose"
A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R.
Arabic
"young woman; Damask rose"
A significant name in Islamic tradition, Juwayriyyah was borne by the eighth wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Also spelled Juwayriya, Juwairiyya, and Juwairiya, the name has two meanings depending on…
Brazilian Portuguese; Italian
This Italian portmanteau name is most often found in Brazil, where it was especially popular in the 60s and 70s. Romantic and classic, Rosangela feels like an elegant twist on Rose/a and Angela that…
"flower moon; rose moon"
Familiar in Turkey and popular in Azerbaijan, this name has the appealing meaning "flower moon" or "rose moon". Aygül is an alternative form.
Form of Vardan, Armenian
A floral boys name of Armenian origin, with a sweet meaning but a strong, classic sound. This form is used in Western Armenia, however Vardan is more popular throughout the country, ranking in the…
Also transcribed as Godzdegul, this intriguing Turkish compound name combines the Turkish words for "favorite, dearest" and "rose" into one distinctive compound name.
Hyphenated name
With the poetic meaning "night rose", this hyphenated name combines two popular choices, and was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023.
Compound name, Irish, English
"island to the west + rose; Ireland rose"
This combination of two familiar names could give you the poetic meaning of "rose of Ireland" or "Ireland's rose". Social media influence Julie Haynes (twins_and_me_) has a daughter called ErinRose.
Bulgarian
"hollyhock; rose"
A botanical name of Bulgarian origin, it could refer to plants from the Alcea genus, or be a variation on the Macedonian name, Ruža, meaning "rose".
"wild rose"
This is the Turkish form of the Persian name Nasrin. In Turkish, it's spelled with a dotted I, written as NESRİN in uppercase. Nesrin is a beautiful, spunky name with a lovely meaning.
"rose picking, rose growing"
A botanical name of Persian and Turkish origin, Gülçin is associated with cutting, picking, and tending to roses. Singer and songwriter Gülçin Ergül and actress Gülçin Santırcıoğlu are notable…
