Rosella

The feminine name Rosella is an Italian diminutive form of Rose and Rosa. Translated, the name means "the little rose" and derives from the Latin word rŏsa for "the rose," which likely has its origins in the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον), meaning "the flow of fragrance."

What does the name Rosella mean?

Rosella is an Italian diminutive form of the names Rose and Rosa. The name can be interpreted as "the little rose" and originates from the Latin rŏsa meaning "the rose," which is likely derived from the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) meaning "the flow of fragrance." Furthermore, Rosella could be a variant of the old Germanic name Roza, which is a short form of names that begin with the German name component "Ros-" or "Roz-". In this context, the name means "the glorious" or "the honorable," which traces back to the Old High German element hruod meaning "glory," "honor," "distinction," and "praise." Common variants include Roselia and Rosalia, while pet forms such as Röschen, Rösla, Rösli, Roselle, Roseta, Rosetta, Rosette, Rosine, Rosika, Rositha, Rosita, Rositta, and Rosarina exist.

Where does the name Rosella come from?

The name Rosella has its roots in both Old High German and Latin, meaning "the little rose" or "the glorious." The Old High German term hruod stands for "glory," "honor," "distinction," and "praise," while the Latin rŏsa means "the rose," originally derived from the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) meaning "the flow of fragrance." The language of origin is Italian.

How do you pronounce Rosella?

The pronunciation of Rosella is three syllables and soft. It is rendered as "Ro-sel-la" [ʁoˈzɛla] or [roˈsɛla] and features a warm O sound at the beginning. The double consonant "ll" provides a gentle sound in the last syllable, while the open vowel structure gives the name a melodic touch – floral, soft, and harmoniously balanced.

When is the name day of Rosella?

Rosella is celebrated on May 7, August 23, September 4, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Rosella enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,107th among the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Rosella has been given about 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,630th. The global popularity and distribution of Rosella is also reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Elli / Lelli / Ro / Rosa / Rose / Rosie

Famous people

• Rosella Hightower (American ballet dancer)
• Rosella Namok (artist from Australia)
• Rosella Thorne (Canadian sprinter)
• Rosella Towne (film actress)