Rose of the world or shining rose
A modern American blend likely combining the classic name Rose with the rhythmic suffix -shanda. It may also be interpreted as a variation of the Persian name Roshan, meaning 'light' or 'shining', combined with a Latinate floral element.
Less common today
Roshanda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,903 in 1991.
Television personality and media expert
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
