The nameRosine

Rosine is a French girl's name, a pet form of Rose. It was given mostly in France in the late 1940s.

Meaning

Rosine comes from Rose, from the Latin rosa, the flower.

Origin

Latin, through French.

History

Rosine is the heroine of Beaumarchais's The Barber of Seville (Rosina in Rossini's opera). The name peaked in France in the late 1940s.

Popularity of the name Rosine

Rosine in France

1949peak year (240 births)
9,190babies named Rosine in France since 1900
0120240 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rosine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,530 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Rosine. Half of all babies named Rosine in France were born before 1942, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Rosine in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rosine mean?

Rosine comes from Rose, from the Latin rosa, the flower.

What is the origin of the name Rosine?

Latin, through French.

Is Rosine a girl's or a boy's name?

Rosine is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Rosine?

Variants and related names of Rosine include Rose.