Ros

Ros is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names containing the element 'ros', which means 'rose' or 'horse' in various languages. In Celtic traditions, it derives from 'ros' meaning 'promontory' or 'headland'. As a nickname for Rosalind, Rosemary, or other Rose-derived names, it carries the floral associations of beauty and love. While not among the most common given names, Ros has maintained steady usage particularly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and parts of Europe. Its brevity gives it a modern, streamlined quality while still connecting to traditional naming roots.

Pronounced RAHZ.