Rozanna Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZAN-uh //roʊˈzænə//
Origin: Hebrew; Italian
Meaning: Hebrew: Rose; Italian: Graceful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rozanna has its roots in the Hebrew name "Roshana," which translates to "rose" or "rose flower." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, passing into Greek as "Rhodon" and later into Latin as "Rosa." The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where the name became "Rosanne" or "Rozanne," before finally being adopted into English. The name's floral connotation has made it a symbol of beauty and love across cultures, particularly in the context of romantic literature and art.
Historically, the name Rozanna can be associated with various saints and notable figures. One significant touchpoint is Saint Rose of Lima, a 17th-century Peruvian saint who was canonized in 1671.
Her life and legacy contributed to the popularity of the name in Christian contexts, particularly in regions influenced by Spanish culture. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works throughout the centuries, often symbolizing purity and virtue, which further solidified its cultural resonance.
The enduring appeal of Rozanna can be attributed to its rich floral imagery and the positive associations with the rose, which has been a powerful symbol in many traditions, representing love, beauty, and resilience. The name has also been linked to various diminutive forms, such as "Rosa" or "Rosie," which have been used affectionately in different cultures.
Overall, Rozanna encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural symbolism that has allowed it to maintain a presence in various contexts throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rozanna was first seen in the United States in 1938.
Rozanna has ranked as high as #5222 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Rozanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rozanna 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 Rozanna 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 Rozanna.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 | 13 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 16 | 16 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 | 11 |
| 1982 | 25 | 25 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1954 | 20 | 20 |
| 1953 | 14 | 14 |
| 1952 | 13 | 13 |
| 1951 | 20 | 20 |
| 1950 | 19 | 19 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Rozanna (1986)
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 | 6 |