Rosella
roh-ZELL-ə
Rosella is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Italian name meaning 'beautiful rose'. A diminutive of Rosa.”. It currently ranks #2335 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Rosella Means
“Italian name meaning 'beautiful rose'. A diminutive of Rosa.”
The Story of Rosella
For nearly a century, this name has whispered of blooming gardens and Italian sunlight, waiting for your daughter's arrival.
Rosella is a cherished Italian diminutive of Rosa, meaning 'rose.' This floral name conjures images of the romantic Italian countryside, where it gained favor as a tender and affectionate endearment. It evokes the beauty and delicate fragrance of the rose, a flower admired across centuries and cultures for its symbolism of love and grace.
When you first say 'Rosella' aloud, it feels like the unfurling of petals in the morning sun. You picture your daughter, radiant and gentle, her spirit as soft and inviting as a rose garden in bloom. This name promises a life filled with sweetness and a quiet, enduring charm.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Rosella Hightower
American ballerina.
Rosella Postorino
Italian writer.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#435 in 1924
Total Births
15,914
First Recorded
1880
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