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Rosary
Pronounced ROH-zuh-ree /ˈroʊ.zə.ri/Medium
Meaning: From the Rosary, the Catholic prayer beads and Marian devotion, itself from the Latin rosarium, 'rose garden.' A devotional and floral name, noted respectfully.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rosary takes its name from the Catholic Rosary, the prayer beads and Marian devotion, from Latin rosarium, 'rose garden.' It reads devotional and floral, noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'ROH-zuh-ree').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, devotional, and floral.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rosary mean?
Rosary names the Catholic Rosary — the prayer beads and devotion to Mary — from Latin rosarium, 'rose garden.'
How do you pronounce Rosary?
It's said ROH-zuh-ree /ˈroʊ.zə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rosary a boy or girl name?
Rosary is a girl's name.
How popular is Rosary?
Rosary is rare in the U.S.