Rosario

ro-SA-ryo

Spanish

"rosary"

Rosario Origin and Meaning

The name Rosario is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "rosary".

Anglo parents are taking note of this Hispanic classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace. Poetic and powerful, it comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to vocal and mental prayer in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother.

Given to around 80 girls in the US in a recent year, it is also used as an exclusively masculine name in Italy.

Rosario Rank in US Top 1000

# 994 in the US

Rosario Popularity

• 474 Unisex 2023
• 339 Mexico 2021

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Famous People Named Rosario

• Rosario Isabel Dawson American actress
• Rosario Marin 41st Treasurer of the United States
• Rosario Ferré First Lady of Puerto Rico as daughter of Gov. Luis A. Ferré
• Rosario del Carmen González Flores Spanish pop singer
• Rosario Castellanos Mexican poet

Rosario in Pop Culture

• Rosario Inés Consuelo Yolanda Salazar character on TV's "Will and Grace"
• Rosario de Valle minor character in telenovela "Destinos"