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Rosaura

♀ Girl

Pronounced roh-SOW-rah /roʊˈsaʊ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A compound name — Rosa ('a rose') joined with aura ('gold; a breeze/glow', Latin), hence 'a golden rose'; we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: A golden rose: Rosaura joins Rosa and aura. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roh-SOW-rah').
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Origin LowLatin, Spanish
MeaningA compound name — Rosa ('a rose') joined with aura ('gold; a breeze/glow', Latin), hence 'a golden rose'; we note the compound
U.S. rank (2025)#14585 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319132025

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

Rosaura is a compound name — Rosa ('a rose') joined with aura ('gold; a breeze/glow', Latin), hence 'a golden rose' (we note the compound). A lyrical, classic name (said 'roh-SOW-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families (it is a classic Spanish literary name). Rare, a-golden-rose at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rosaura joins Rosa ('a rose') and aura ('gold; a glow'), hence 'a golden rose' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'roh-SOW-rah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Rosaura — compound name

Variations

RosoraRossaura

Nicknames

Rosa

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Rosario— a sound-neighbor Rosa- girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosaura mean?

Rosaura joins Rosa ('a rose') and aura ('gold; a glow'), hence 'a golden rose'.

How do you pronounce Rosaura?

It's said roh-SOW-rah /roʊˈsaʊ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rosaura a boy or girl name?

Rosaura is a girl's name.

How popular is Rosaura?

Rosaura is a very rare name in the U.S.

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