Little rose
Rosina is a diminutive form of Rosa, which originated from the Latin word for the rose flower. It became popular in Europe through its use in classic opera and literature, particularly in Italy and Germany. The name carries a delicate, floral charm while maintaining a sense of old-world sophistication.
Less common today
Rosina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,784 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The clever and spirited heroine of the opera · The Barber of Seville
19th-century British novelist and advocate for women's rights
Italian prima ballerina and ballet mistress at the Metropolitan Opera
The first female physician in Finland and the Nordic countries
