Rosalia

Rosalia is a girl's name that likely represents a Sicilian variant of the name Rosa. The name originally means 'the rose' and extends to 'the rosy' or 'the rose-like.'

What does the name Rosalia mean?

Rosalia is a girl's name that likely represents a Sicilian variant of the name Rosa. The name originally means 'the rose' and extends to 'the rosy' or 'the rose-like.' In the Catholic Church, it is used as an honorary title for the mother of Jesus (Saint Mary), which has developed as an extension of Rosario and is interpreted as 'the rosary' in relation to the Feast of the Rosary. Its origins lie in the Latin word rŏsa for 'the rose,' which may derive from the ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) for 'the flow of fragrance.' The first name Rosalia is also presumably a variant of the old Germanic name Roza, which is seen as a short form of names that begin with the Germanic name element 'Ros-' or 'Roz-.' In this context, the name means 'the glorious' or 'the honorable,' derived from the Old High German expression hruod for 'glory,' 'honor,' 'distinction,' and 'praise.' In the German-speaking world, the first name has been given since the 18th century. Rosália is the Portuguese and Rosalía is the Galician and Spanish spelling of the name. Other variants include Rosalie, Rosalee, Rosali, Rosaly, Rosaley, Rosalija, Rosalila, Rozalia, Rosaalie, Roselie, Roselia, Rosely, Rosealy, Rosalita, and Roselita. The patron saint is Saint Rosalia Sinibaldi ('la Santuzza'), who lived in the 12th century and is still venerated as the patron saint of Palermo today. In Germany, she was called upon for assistance during the plague and was venerated until the early modern period. She has been included in the Roman calendar of saints since 1630. Her feast day is July 15, which is also considered her day of death.

Where does the name Rosalia come from?

The etymology of Rosalia is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'the rosy.' Old High German Latin

How do you pronounce Rosalia?

Sound & pronunciation of Rosalia: The name Rosalia is structured with four syllables and has a melodious quality. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ro-sa-li-a' [ʁozaˈliːa], starting with a rounded O sound that conveys calmness. The stressed syllable '-li-' with a long I brings brightness to the sound. The open ending '-a' provides a soft conclusion. Rosalia thus appears romantic and feminine - melodic, elegant, and timeless.

When is the name day of Rosalia?

The name day of Rosalia is May 7, July 15, August 23, September 4, and October 7.

Popularity

Rosalia is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 540th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1935 when it reached 158th place. In the last ten years, Rosalia has been given as a first name about 530 times, placing it 814th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lia / Rosa / Rosali / Rose / Rosel / Rosi / Sali

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maria Rosalia Coutinho (actress from Germany)
• Rosalia Chladek (Austrian ballet dancer)
• Rosalia de Castro (writer from Spain)
• Rosalia de Souza (Brazilian singer)
• Rosalia Desouza (singer from Brazil)
• Rosalia Leon Oviedo (Spanish singer)
• Rosalia Lombardo (Italian child whose mummy is one of the best-preserved in the world)
• Rosalia Luxemburg (-> Rosa Luxemburg, famous labor leader and socialist)
• Rosalia Maggio (actress from Italy)
• Rosalia Schwarz (theater actress)
• Rosalia Stähr (German table tennis player)
• Rosalia Valdes (Mexican singer)
• Rosalía Vila Tobella (Spanish singer)
• Rosalia Wenger (Swiss writer)
• Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah (Indonesian badminton player)