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Rosa

ROH-zuh

Rosa (name) means a feminine given name meaning "rose" in Latin and several Romance languages. Example: “Rosa Parks became a symbol of the American civil rights movement.”

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A feminine given name meaning "rose" in Latin and several Romance languages.
"Rosa Parks became a symbol of the American civil rights movement."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rosa ("rose").

Origin: Latin

rose rosita

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rosa” mean?

The word “Rosa” means a feminine given name meaning "rose" in Latin and several Romance languages.

How do you pronounce “Rosa”?

“Rosa” is pronounced ROH-zuh (/ˈɹoʊzə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rosa” in a sentence?

Here is “Rosa” used in a sentence: “Rosa Parks became a symbol of the American civil rights movement.”

What part of speech is “Rosa”?

“Rosa” is a name.

Where does the word “Rosa” come from?

The word “Rosa” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin rosa ("rose").

Is “Rosa” a common word?

“Rosa” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Is Rosa the same as Rose?

Rosa and Rose share the same meaning, "rose," but Rosa is the Latin and Romance-language form of the name, while Rose is the English form.

In which languages is Rosa used as a name?

Rosa is used as a given name in Latin and several Romance languages, reflecting its meaning of "rose" in those languages.

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