Rosine

The name Rosine is a French derivation of the names Rosa and Rose. In English translation, it means 'the rose' (flower) and has its roots in the Latin word rŏsa, which also traces back to the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) for 'the flow of fragrance.'

What does the name Rosine mean?

The name Rosine is a French form of Rosa and Rose. Translated into English, it means 'the rose' (flower) and originates from the Latin term rŏsa, which traces back to the Ancient Greek word ródon (ρόδον) for 'the flow of fragrance.' Additionally, Rosine could be a variant of the old Germanic name Roza, which serves as a short form for names beginning with 'Ros-' or 'Roz-.' In this context, the name is associated with 'the glorious one' or 'the honorable one,' derived from the Old High German element hruod, which stands for 'fame,' 'honor,' 'distinction,' and 'praise.' Colloquially, the term Rosine also refers to dried grapes. Popular variants include Roselia and Rosalia, while there are also numerous pet forms such as Röschen, Rösla, Rösli, Roselle, Rosella, Roseta, Rosetta, Rosette, Rosiel, Rosienne, Rosika, Rositha, Rosita, Rositta, and Rosarina.

Where does the name Rosine come from?

The name Rosine has its origins in both Old High German and Latin, meaning 'the rose' or 'the glorious one.' The Old High German word for fame and honor is hruod, while the Latin rŏsa stands for 'the rose.' These terms are in turn derived from the Ancient Greek ródon (ρόδον) for 'the flow of fragrance.' The language from which Rosine originates is French.

How do you pronounce Rosine?

The pronunciation of Rosine is three syllables and soft. It is pronounced as 'Ro-si-ne' [ʁoˈziːnə], with the long 'i' emphasized, giving the name a special radiance. The ending '-ne' provides a gentle closure. The combination of a rounded beginning and a bright middle creates a harmonious sound line. Rosine conveys a friendly and classic impression – a name that radiates floral warmth, clear structure, and calm elegance.

When is the name day of Rosine?

Rosine celebrates her name day on May 7, August 23, September 4, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Rosine is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Rosine has been given fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rosi / Sine

Famous people

• Johanna Rosine Wagner (* 1774) mother of composer Richard Wagner
• Johanne Henriette Rosine Hendel-Schütz (German actress and pantomime)
• Rosine Bloch (French mezzo-soprano singer)
• Rosine de Dijn (* 1941) Belgian writer
• Rosine Derean (actress)
• Rosine Elisabeth Menthe (1663–1701) morganatic wife of Duke Rudolf Augustus of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
• Rosine Jones (American badminton player)
• Rosine Lemon née Jones (* around 1945) American badminton player
• Rosine Speicher (*1884) German women's rights activist and editor
• Rosine Stoltz (*1815) French opera singer
• Rosine Vieyra Soglo (politician)
• Rosine von Baden (*1487) Margravine