Rosanna (given name)
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2010) |
The name Rosanna /roʊˈzænə/ is the combination of Rosa (Rose) and Anna.[1]
It should not be confused with Rossana, which is the Italian form of Roxana (see Roxanne).[2]
Spellings: Rosanna, Rosana, Rozana, Roseanna, Rosannah, Rose Anna, Rossana, Rosanagh.
Meaning: Rose, Gracious Rose
Usage: Latin, Spanish (Rosana), Romanian (Roxana), Portuguese (Rosana), English,[1] Italian.[1]
People named Rosanna
- Rosanna Arquette, American actress, film director, and film producer
- Rosanna Davison, Irish socialite and model, and winner of the Miss World 2003 title
- Rosanna Munter, Swedish pop singer
- Rosanna Pansino, American YouTube personality
- Rosanna Raymond (born 1967), New Zealand artist, poet, and cultural commentator
- Dame Rosanna Wong, British-Hong Kong politician and social work administrator
People named Rosana
- See Rosana
References
- ^ a b c Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosanna". Behind the Name.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Rossana". Behind the Name.