Rosalia
Rosalia is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “Rose”.
| Meaning | Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | roh-zah-LEE-ah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Mexico, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Rosalia
Rosalia comes from the Latin rosa, 'rose', and in ancient Rome the Rosalia was a festival at which roses were placed on graves. Its use as a Christian name stems from Saint Rosalia, a twelfth-century hermit whose relics were credited with ending a plague in Palermo in 1624. She has been the city's patron ever since. The Spanish singer Rosalía has made the name widely known.
Is Rosalia a Christian name?
Rosalia honours Saint Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo, whose festival every July is one of the major religious celebrations of Sicily.
How popular is Rosalia?
Traditional in Sicily and southern Italy and familiar across the Spanish-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Rosalia
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Spellings and variants of Rosalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalia mean?
Rosalia means 'Rose'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Rosalia a Christian name?
Rosalia honours Saint Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo, whose festival every July is one of the major religious celebrations of Sicily.
How do you pronounce Rosalia?
Rosalia is pronounced roh-zah-LEE-ah.
Is Rosalia a boy or girl name?
Rosalia is usually a girl name.