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Rosina

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Pronounced roh-ZEE-nah /roʊˈzi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian diminutive of Rosa — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little rose: Rosina is the Italian diminutive of Rose — 'little rose'. Elegant, lyrical, and warm (The Barber of Seville).

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Origin HighLatin, Italian

MeaningItalian diminutive of Rosa — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'

U.S. rank (2025)#5874 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rosina is an Italian diminutive of Rosa — from Latin rosa, 'a rose', the flower of love and beauty — 'little rose'. An elegant, lyrical, vintage name across Italy (Rossini's Rosina in The Barber of Seville).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, little-rose at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Rosa means 'a rose' (Latin) — Rosina is its Italian diminutive, 'little rose' (the heroine of Rossini's The Barber of Seville); elegant and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Rosina — etymology

Variations

RosaRositaRosalina

Nicknames

RosieSina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosina mean?

Rosina is the Italian diminutive of Rosa — 'little rose'.

How do you pronounce Rosina?

It's said roh-ZEE-nah /roʊˈzi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rosina a boy or girl name?

Rosina is a girl's name.

How popular is Rosina?

Rosina is a rare name in the U.S.