Rosaura Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-SOW-rah /roʊˈsɔːrə/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: rose; Latin: dew

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosaura has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," which is a symbol of beauty and love. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with Latin, and later transitioning into Spanish as "Rosaura." The suffix "-aura" is often associated with a sense of grandeur or nobility, which enhances the floral connotation of the name.

This combination reflects a rich cultural heritage, as roses have been significant in various cultures throughout history, symbolizing not only beauty but also passion and purity. Historically, Rosaura appears in notable literary works, particularly in the 17th century when it was popularized by the Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca in his play "La vida es sueño" (Life is a Dream), written in 1635.

In this work, the character Rosaura embodies themes of identity and transformation, contributing to the name's literary significance. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and figures in Christian tradition, further embedding it within the cultural and religious tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Culturally, the name Rosaura resonates with themes of femininity and grace, often associated with the beauty of nature, particularly through the rose. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including poetry and music, where it symbolizes love and devotion.

The diminutive form "Rosa" is also prevalent, serving as a more familiar or affectionate variant, which has further contributed to the name's enduring presence in Hispanic cultures. Overall, Rosaura encapsulates a blend of natural beauty, literary significance, and cultural depth, making it a name rich in history and meaning.

Famous people named Rosaura

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosaura. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rosaura who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosaura who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosaura Sánchez is a writer and scholar best known for her works on Chicana literature and culture, including her book 'The Chicana Feminist Movement' and her contributions to various anthologies.

Fictional characters named Rosaura

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Rosaura is a fictional character from the novel Rosaura a las diez by Marco Denevi. She is a mysterious woman whose presence deeply affects the lives of the men around her, leading to intrigue and obsession.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosaura, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RosaLuciaIsabellaClaraSofiaMariana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosaura. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RosalieRosalindRoxanaRosaRocíoRafaelaRenataRomina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosaura was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Rosaura has ranked as high as #3554 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Rosaura has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosaura is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rosaura was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rosaura.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 11 11
2023 8 8
2021 14 14
2020 7 7
2019 8 8
2018 6 6
2017 7 7
2016 12 12
2015 9 9
2014 18 18
2013 8 8
2012 21 21
2011 20 20
2010 16 16
2009 9 9
2008 18 18
2007 31 31
2006 27 27
2005 36 36
2004 32 32
2003 85 85
2002 44 44
2001 28 28
2000 36 36
1999 30 30
1998 38 38
1997 45 45
1996 30 30
1995 49 49
1994 32 32
1993 47 47
1992 40 40
1991 43 43
1990 39 39
1989 53 53
1988 34 34
1987 25 25
1986 30 30
1985 42 42
1984 35 35
1983 30 30
1982 38 38
1981 43 43
1980 47 47
1979 42 42
1978 50 50
1977 60 60
1976 54 54
1975 41 41
1974 53 53
1973 40 40
1972 39 39
1971 43 43
1970 19 19
1969 26 26
1968 23 23
1967 24 24
1966 29 29
1965 32 32
1964 27 27
1963 43 43
1962 36 36
1961 40 40
1960 28 28
1959 33 33
1958 24 24
1957 27 27
1956 30 30
1955 22 22
1954 19 19
1953 20 20
1952 16 16
1951 19 19
1950 16 16
1949 14 14
1948 9 9
1947 14 14
1946 10 10
1945 10 10
1944 6 6
1942 9 9
1941 9 9
1939 8 8
1937 6 6
1935 5 5
1934 6 6
1933 5 5
1932 6 6
1931 11 11
1930 6 6
1929 8 8
1928 12 12
1927 9 9
1926 6 6
1925 12 12
1924 6 6
1923 10 10
1922 13 13
1921 18 18
1920 10 10
1919 6 6
1918 12 12
1917 8 8
1916 6 6
1915 5 5
1914 5 5
1913 7 7

Top States for Rosaura (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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