Rosi

Rosi is a female first name that is considered a diminutive of Rosa and carries the meaning 'the rose'. The origins of the name can be found in the Latin word rŏsa for 'the rose', which likely has its roots in the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) for 'the flow of scent'.

What does the name Rosi mean?

The name Rosi is considered a diminutive of Rosa and means 'the rose'. Its roots lie in the Latin rŏsa for 'the rose', which may trace back to the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον), meaning 'the flow of scent'. Additionally, Rosi could be a variant of the ancient Germanic name Roza, which is regarded as a short form of names beginning with 'Ros-' or 'Roz-'. In this context, the name is associated with 'the glorious' or 'the honorable', derived from the Old High German hruod, meaning 'glory', 'honor', 'distinction', or 'praise'. The Icelandic spelling is Rósi. Popular variants include Roselia, Rosalie, and Rosalia. Other variations include Rose, Rosie, Rosy, Rosel, Rosl, Rosea, Rosee, Ros, Rozsa, Roosa, and Roos. Diminutives include Röschen, Rösla, Rösli, Roselle, Rosella, Roseta, Rosetta, Rosette, Rosine, Rosika, Rositha, Rosita, Rositta, and Rosarina. A well-known bearer of the name is the skier Rosi Mittermaier.

Where does the name Rosi come from?

The origin of the name Rosi is both Old High German and Latin, meaning 'the rose' or 'the glorious'. The Old High German term hruod means 'glory', 'honor', 'distinction', or 'praise'. The Latin root rŏsa refers to 'the rose' and originally comes from the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον), meaning 'the flow of scent'. Rosi is used in various dialects such as Bavarian, Franconian, Upper German, and Austrian.

How do you pronounce Rosi?

The pronunciation of Rosi is friendly and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ro-si' [ˈʁoːzi], with the first part starting with a long O sound that radiates warmth. The second syllable sounds lively and bright. The soft sound sequence makes Rosi appear playful, modern, and feminine, harmonious and charming.

When is the name day of Rosi?

Rosi celebrates her name day on May 7, August 23, September 4, and October 7.

Popularity

The first name Rosi is widely used in Germany. Currently, it ranks 753rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 at 726th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 390 times, placing it 1,022nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Rosi is ranked 1,193rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Rosine / Röschen

Famous people

• Rosi Aschenwald (skier from Austria)
• Rosi Braidotti (Italian philosopher)
• Rosi Golan (Israeli singer)
• Rosi Jacob (singer from Germany)
• Rosi Manger (curler from Switzerland)
• Rosi Mittermaier (German alpine ski racer and Olympic champion)
• Rosi Pettinger (German figure skater)
• Rosi Renoth (German skier)
• Rosi Sailer (Austrian skier)
• Rosi Sanchez (Spanish basketball player)
• Rosi Sexton (martial artist from England)
• Rosi Speiser (German alpine ski racer)
• Rosi Wanner (German writer)
• Skandal um Rosi (song by Spider.Murphy.Gang)