Rosina
Rosina Origin and Meaning
Rosina is a delicate feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive of Rosa, meaning 'rose.' The name carries the beauty and fragrance associations of the flower it references, with the suffix '-ina' adding a touch of endearment and delicacy. Rosina appears in classical opera, most notably as the clever heroine in Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville.' While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, it has maintained consistent usage particularly in Italian communities. Rosina offers a slightly more elaborate and romantic alternative to the simpler Rose or Rosa, with a melodic quality that resonates particularly well in musical languages. The name suggests femininity, grace, and classical beauty.
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Rosina Rank in US Top 1000
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Famous People Named Rosina
- Rosina BulwerLytton, British novelist
- Rosina StorchioItalian opera singer
- Rosina LhévinneUkrainian pianist and teacher
- Rosina BrandramEnglish operatic contralto
- Rosina LawrenceCanadian,American actress
- Rosina LippiAmerican novelist
- (Phyllis) Rosina RaisbeckAustralian operatic mezzo,soprano
- Rosina GalliItalian actress
- Rosina RevelleEnglish pin,up model
The name Rosina in Pop Culture
- Countess Rosina Almavivain Mozart's 1786 opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'
- RosinaCountess of Liliengarten, in Thackeray's 'Barry Lyndon' (1844)
- Rosinaartist Matthew Strang's commonplace wife in 'The Master' (1895) by Israel Zangwill
- Rosina "Rozzie" Bamforthone of Gulley Jimson's "wives" in a trilogy of novels by Joyce Cary; introduced in 'Herself Surprised' (1941)