Rosaria

The name Rosaria has its roots in Italian and Spanish and represents the feminine form of the name Rosario. Translated, it means 'the rosary' or originally 'the rose arbor'. The rosary itself is an important symbol for the prayer of the Ave Maria, which traces back to Maria (del) Rosario, a Roman Catholic title of the Virgin Mary as 'Our Lady of the Rosary'.

What does the name Rosaria mean?

Rosaria, a name of Italian and Spanish origin, is the feminine counterpart of the name Rosario. It means 'the rosary' or 'the rose arbor'. The rosary symbolizes the prayer of the Ave Maria and is associated with Maria (del) Rosario, a Roman Catholic title of the Mother of God. The origins of the name can be traced back to the Latin terms rŏsārĭus and rŏsārĭum, which mean both 'the rose arbor' and 'the rosary'. Since the 15th century, the rosary has established itself as a significant symbol in Catholic spiritual life.

Where does the name Rosaria come from?

The name Rosaria has Latin roots and means 'the rosary'.

How do you pronounce Rosaria?

The sound quality and pronunciation of the name Rosaria are four syllables and melodic. It is pronounced as 'Ro-sa-ri-a' [ʁoːzaˈʁiːa], with the emphasis on the long 'i' in the third syllable, giving the sound brightness. The open '-a' sounds gently frame the name. The vowel combination creates a flowing, almost sung sound movement. Rosaria radiates elegance and light - a name with soft rounding, clear syllable structure, and poetic grace.

When is the name day of Rosaria?

The name day for Rosaria is celebrated on October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Rosaria is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1946, when it reached 181st place. In the last ten years, Rosaria has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,591st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ro / Rosa / Rose / Rosi / Sara / Sarina

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maria Rosaria Carfagna (Italian Minister)
• Maria Rosaria Omaggio (Actress from Italy)
• Maya Rosaria Casstellano (Daughter of Antonia Clara Iacobescu)
• Rosaria Butterfield (American writer)
• Rosaria Console (Italian long-distance runner)
• Rosaria Piomelli (Architect from the USA)
• Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari (Badminton player from Indonesia)