Rocío
Rocío is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Dew”.
| Meaning | Dew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | roh-SEE-oh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Peru, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Rocío
Rocío is the Spanish word for 'dew', from Latin roscidus, 'dewy'. It is short for Nuestra Señora del Rocío, the Virgin of the Dew, whose shrine in the village of El Rocío in Andalusia draws around a million pilgrims each year in the Whitsun Romería. The name is especially popular in Andalusia and was carried by singers Rocío Jurado and Rocío Dúrcal. It is grammatically masculine yet always given to girls.
Is Rocío a Christian name?
Rocío is a Marian name and one of Spain's most important devotions. The pilgrimage at Pentecost is a major event in Andalusian Catholic life.
How popular is Rocío?
Common in Spain, especially Andalusia, and used across Latin America.
Gifts with the name Rocío
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Spellings and variants of Rocío
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rocío mean?
Rocío means 'Dew'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Rocío a Christian name?
Rocío is a Marian name and one of Spain's most important devotions. The pilgrimage at Pentecost is a major event in Andalusian Catholic life.
How do you pronounce Rocío?
Rocío is pronounced roh-SEE-oh.
Is Rocío a boy or girl name?
Rocío is usually a girl name.