Rosa

Rosa is a female name with Latin, Spanish, Italian origins. The meaning of Rosa is quite simply ‘rose’. Rose is the English name, derived from the Latin, Rosa. Rosa is used for girls in numerous cultures including Scandinavian and English-speaking countries. The Latin word ‘rosa’ comes from the German ‘rhod’ which means ‘fame’. The name eventually came to England in the middle ages. The rose is a powerfully emblematic object in mythologies and religion, and even in modern culture, being most symbolic of love. Many popular names have come from Rose and Rosa such as Rosette, Roseanne, and Rosemary. In Spanish, Rosa may also mean ‘pink’, and in Bulgarian, ‘dew’. Some prominent people named Rosa include Rosa Parks, the American civil rights activist, and the Polish revolutionary activist and philosopher Rosa Luxemburg.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

rose, a flower

Origin

Latinate variation of Rose

Numerology

R is for rational, the way you think.

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

S is for smile, it gives you face value.

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

Lucky

Rosa lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Rosa

• Aya Liu Taiwanese actress
• Aya Ueto Japanese actress
• Aya Korem Israeli pop/rock singer
• Aya Kanai fashion director of "Cosmopolitan" and "Seventeen" magazines.
• Aya Thorgren Swedish fashion model

Rosa in Pop Culture

• Ginevra Molly "Ginny" Potter (née Weasley) character in the Harry Potter series
• Ginevra Fanshawe from Charlotte Bronte's novel "Villette"
• "Ginevra di Scozia " opera by Simon Mayr
• Geneva Pine character from "The Good Wife".