Spanish · Unisex name
Rosario
“rosary or crown of roses”
About the name Rosario
Rosario is a Spanish name used for both girls and boys, meaning ‘rosary’ or ‘crown of roses’. It is derived from the Spanish word for rosary, from Latin ‘rosarium’, rose garden. The name is associated with the Virgin Mary and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on the seventh of October. In Spain it is mostly female, while in Italy it is given to men. Rosario Castellanos, a prominent Mexican writer and diplomat, wrote Balún Canán. Rosario is also a major city in Argentina.
- Meaning
- rosary or crown of roses
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- roh-ZAH-ree-oh(4 syl.)
Middle names for Rosario
- Rosario Isabel
- Rosario Catherine
- Rosario Marie
- Rosario Sofia
- Rosario Grace
- Rosario Ann
Questions about Rosario
- What does Rosario mean?
- Rosario is a Spanish name meaning "rosary or crown of roses".
- How do you pronounce Rosario?
- Rosario is pronounced roh-ZAH-ree-oh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Rosario?
- Variants of Rosario include Rosaria.
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