Rosanna
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rosanna
Rosanna is a combination of the names Rosa and Anna, derived from the Latin "rosa" (rose) and the Hebrew "Hannah" (grace), meaning "graceful rose" or "rose of grace." The name has been used primarily in Christian, Italian, and English-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Italy and among Catholic communities from the medieval period onward.
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Etymology
Rosanna is a combination of the names Rosa and Anna, derived from the Latin "rosa" (rose) and the Hebrew "Hannah" (grace), meaning "graceful rose" or "rose of grace." The name has been used primarily in Christian, Italian, and English-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Italy and among Catholic communities from the medieval period onward.
Rosanna currently ranks #2,924 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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