Rossano

The Italian first name Rossano is the masculine variant of Rossana, a spelling of the Persian name Roshanak. Its literal translation is 'the dawn' or 'the radiant one.'

What does the name Rossano mean?

Rossano, an Italian boy's name, represents the masculine form of Rossana, which is a derivation of the Persian name Roshanak. Translated, it means 'the dawn' or 'the radiant one.' The origins of the name can be traced back to the Old Persian Rouşanak or Roshanak (روشنک), which encompasses meanings such as 'bright,' 'shining,' 'glittering,' 'radiant,' 'the twilight,' and 'the dawn.' Additionally, Rossano is occasionally considered an extension of Rossa ('the red') or Rosa ('the rose'). In Calabria, there is a small town named Rossano.

Where does the name Rossano come from?

The origin of the name Rossano is Old Persian and means 'the radiant one.' The Old Persian

How do you pronounce Rossano?

Ros-sah-no

Popularity

Rossano is considered a rare first name in Germany. It has not ranked even once in the German first name charts. In Switzerland, the name reached its best rank in 1950, coming in at 626th place in the first name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Rossano was given as a first name about 60 times in Switzerland, placing it at 1,621st. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.