Origin, Meaning, And History of Rosanna
Rosanna is a popular feminine name that is believed to have multiple roots. It is a combination of two names, Rosa and Anna. Rosa is either derived from the Latin word rosa, which means ‘rose,’ or from the Germanic name Roza, meaning ‘fame.’
Rosa has roots in South Slavic languages, where it represents ‘dew.’ Anna, on the other hand, is a common English name that is a variant of the Hebrew name Channah which derived from the word Chanan, implying ‘favor,’ ‘grace.’
The classical name Rosanna exudes grace which makes it an ideal name for babies. The symbolism of the rose defining beauty and being modest in God’s blessing adds depth to the otherwise simple name.
Rosanna is easy to pronounce. However, different cultures have different ways of pronouncing it. For instance, the three-syllabic name is spelled ro-ZAN-na in Italian, whereas it is pronounced as ro-ZAN-ə in English-speaking countries. Similarly, the name could also be pronounced as Row-ZAEN-ah or roh-ZA-nə.
The name does not have many variants. However, Rosana, Rosanagh, Rossana, Roseanna, Rosannah, and Rozana are among the popular spelling variants of the name. Rosie, Rosy, Ross, Zanna, Rory, Anna, Annie, Roro, Sanna, Ro, and Posie can make adorable nicknames for Rosanna.
In popular culture, Rosanna has not been able to make a mark. Rosanna is the name of a 1982 song byTotoand a 1953 Mexican film. The song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1983.
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Famous People With The Name Rosanna
- Rosanna Lisa Arquette美国女演员,她赢得了BAFTA奖体育rformance in the film Desperately Seeking Susan
- Rosanna TavarezAmerican singer and dancer, best known for participating in the reality show Popstars
- Dame Rosanna Wong Yick-mingHong Kong social work administrator and politician, who served as the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
- Rosanna Bella Victoria Eriksdotter Munter瑞典儿童演员,最好称为t的一员he Swedish girl group Play
- Rosanna Diane DavisonIrish actress and model, who was crowned Miss World 2003
- Rosanna Marie RaymondNew Zealand artist and poet, who was named Senior Pacific Artist Award Winner of 2018
Rosanna On The Popularity Chart
Rosanna has been losing its charm in the 21st century. Check out the graphs below to learn more.
Popularity Over Time
Since the mid-1990s, Rosanna’s popularity has been decreasing significantly, with only 61 babies per million being given the name in 2021. Look at the graph for detailed insights.
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Over time, Rosanna’s ranking has dropped considerably and ranks 2794 in 2021. See the graph to know its ranking trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rosanna?
The name Rosanna means a gift and a grace of a rose flower.
2. What is the origin of the name Rosanna?
Rosanna has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Rosanna?
Rosanna is pronounced as ro-san-na.
