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Rosalinda

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Pronounced roh-zuh-LIN-duh /ˌroʊ.zəˈlɪn.də/High

Meaning: pretty rose, tender roseMedium

In 30 seconds: Rosalinda is a romantic Spanish and Germanic name meaning pretty rose. A lyrical four-syllable name with Shakespearean literary heritage.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
Meaningpretty rose, tender rose
U.S. rank (2025)#2169 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,624

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rosalinda is the Spanish/Italian form of Rosalind, combining Rosa (rose) and linda (pretty).

Rosalinda is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and among Latino communities.

Did you know? In Shakespeare's As You Like It, Rosalind is the witty heroine who wins her beloved — one of the Bard's most beloved female characters.
Overall data confidence 82%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for RosalindaBehind the Name: Rosalind — name etymology reference

Variations

RosalindRosalineRosalinde

Nicknames

RosaRosiLinda

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosalind (fictional)
    The witty heroine of Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It (c. 1599), who disguises herself as the youth Ganymede in the Forest of Arden.

If you like Rosalinda…

Rosalind— English form of same name
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Arabella— similar four-syllable romantic name

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Frequently Asked

What does Rosalinda mean?

Rosalinda means pretty rose, combining Rosa (rose) and linda (pretty) or Germanic lind (tender).

How do you pronounce Rosalinda?

Rosalinda is pronounced roh-zuh-LIN-duh (/ˌroʊ.zəˈlɪn.də/), with four syllables.

Is Rosalinda a girl's name?

Yes, Rosalinda is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Rosalinda?

Rosalinda is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and experiencing a modest revival.

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