Names That Mean Rose
- Rosen
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
The masculine version of Rosen, pronounced ROH-zen, is a German and Bulgarian name, commonly seen as an element in Ashkenazi Jewish surnames. But Rosen, pronounced ROZ-en, is a modern Cornish word name used predominantly for girls.
- Zala
Origin:
Ethiopian or Slovene variation of RozalijaMeaning:
"a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"Description:
Simple but sultry.
- Roselle
Origin:
Combination of Rose and ElleDescription:
Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.
- Rada
Origin:
Yiddish; SlavicMeaning:
"rose; happy, willing"Description:
Rose would be sweeter.
- Rhode
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rose"Description:
The original Greek spelling of Rhoda, derived from the name of the goddess Rhodos. Variation Rhodé frequently comes and goes from the Netherlands' Top 500. This is pronounced like RO-dee, rather than like road or Rhoda.
- Raizel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
The most popular flower name in Israel, though that popularity does not extend to the US.
- Sarnai
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Reminiscent of Sarai, with a beautiful floral meaning.
- Rosaura
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"golden rose"Description:
A combination of Spanish rosa "rose" and aurea "gold". This name was used by Pedro Calderón de la Barca for a character in his play Life Is a Dream (1635), and more recently by Mexican author Laura Esquivel in her 1989 novel Como agua para chocolate.
- Rosabella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"beautiful rose"Description:
A mashup of two of the most popular baby names today, Rose and Bella, that's still comparatively undiscovered in the US. Just 69 American baby girls were named Rosabella in 2016. It feels more Italianate and vivacious than Rosalind or Rosamund -- if also less refined.
- Vered
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.
- Róisín
Origin:
Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIsMeaning:
"rose"Description:
An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
- Rosalita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"little rose"Description:
A pretty and lively diminutive form of Rosalia.
- Wilderose
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wild rose"Description:
Variant of Wildrose
- Wildrose
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wild rose"Description:
A dramatic botanical smoosh name that's starting to gain attention among adventurous baby namers. If Primrose feels a little... well, prim for you, Wildrose could be a daring alternative.
- Rosalee
Origin:
Variation of Rosalie, FrenchMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Rosalie has officially been revived, breaking into the Top 200 in 2020. And as with many on-trend baby names, the creative spellings have started to roll in. Rosalee is one of the least offensive, although our preference remains the original.
- Rois
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
From the vocative case of Irish rós meaning "rose". Róise and Róisín are more common related names.
- Rosalba
Origin:
Latin, from the phrase rosa albaMeaning:
"white rose"Description:
One of many Spanish elaborations of Rosa.
- Róis
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
From the vocative case of Irish rós meaning "rose". Róise and Róisín are more common related names.
- Gülce
Origin:
Turkish from PersianMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Gülce is derived from the Turkish word for "rose," gül.
- Bryluen
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
The odds that Bryluen will become a success in the US are low, but that might be all the more reason to snag it for yourself. It's a Cornish word meaning "rose," and has only been used as a name in modern times.