Rosalia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rosalia
Rosalia derives from the Latin "rosa" (rose) combined with the diminutive suffix "-alia," meaning "little rose" or "of roses." The name has roots in Latin and Romance languages, symbolizing the flower and used in religious contexts for its association with the Virgin Mary.
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Etymology
Rosalia derives from the Latin "rosa" (rose) combined with the diminutive suffix "-alia," meaning "little rose" or "of roses." The name has roots in Latin and Romance languages, symbolizing the flower and used in religious contexts for its association with the Virgin Mary.
The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Catholic cultures, with notable historical significance as Saint Rosalia of Palermo (12th century), the patroness of Sicily, whose veneration spread the name throughout Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Rosalia currently ranks #609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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