Roisin

Róisín is a female first name that is considered a diminutive of the Irish name Róis. It has its origins in the Irish word rós, which means "rose," and is interpreted as "the little rose."

What does the name Roisin mean?

The name Róisín is a diminutive of the Irish name Róis and derives from the Irish term rós for "rose," meaning "the little rose." The anglicized version of the name is Roisin. This first name is relatively popular in Ireland and Great Britain. Notable bearers include British actress Roisin Conaty and Irish musician Róisín Murphy. Alternatives to this name are Róise and Rosheen.

Where does the name Roisin come from?

The name Roisin has Irish roots and means "the little rose." The Irish term rós stands for rose. Languages used include English, Irish, and Scottish.

How do you pronounce Roisin?

The sound and pronunciation of Roisin is distinctive and consists of two to three syllables. In Irish pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as "Ro-sheen" [ˈroʃiːn], starting with a long O sound that has a calm aura. The sh sound in the middle gives the name a gentle, distinctive note. The stressed final syllable with a long I sounds bright and harmoniously fades out. Roisin feels elegant and poetic – present, feminine, and sonically unique.

Popularity

In Germany, Roisin is a relatively common name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2013 at 2,584th place. In the last ten years, the name Roisin has been given about 30 times, placing it at 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,899th position.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Roisin Dunne (American musician)
• Roisin Kennedy (artist from Ireland)
• Roisin McAuley (Irish writer)
• Roisin McGettigan (Irish long-distance runner)
• Roisin Murphy (singer of the band 'Moloko')
• Roisin Ni Chualain (Irish actress)
• Roisin O (singer from Ireland)