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Rosine
Pronounced roh-ZEEN /roʊˈziːn/Medium
Meaning: Rosine is a French and German diminutive of Rosina or Rose, from the Latin 'rosa,' the flower. It carries the simple, fragrant meaning 'little rose.'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rosine is a French and German diminutive of Rosina or Rose, from the Latin 'rosa.' Meaning 'little rose,' it came to America with European families and appeared in birth records around the turn of the twentieth century, always as a delicate, uncommon choice.
Rosine was only about fifteen a year even at its peak, most visible in the early nineteen-hundreds and rare after mid-century. It shares the timeless appeal of rose names, though this particular form has stayed a quiet antique.
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- ★Rosine (created 1775)the young heroine of Beaumarchais' play The Barber of Seville, later famous in Rossini's opera
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rosine mean?
It is a French and German diminutive of Rosina or Rose, from the Latin 'rosa,' so it means 'little rose.'
How do you pronounce Rosine?
It is said roh-ZEEN /roʊˈziːn/ - two syllables.
Is Rosine a boy or girl name?
Rosine is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Rosine?
Rosine was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around the early nineteen-hundreds.