Name meaning
Rosalind
means “tender horse”
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Rosalind · Rosalinda · Rosaline · Roz
- Say it
- ROZ-ah-lind
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Rosalind comes from the Germanic hros, horse, and lind, soft or tender. In the Middle Ages it was read as rosa linda, lovely rose. Shakespeare gave it to the witty heroine of As You Like It, and Rosalind Franklin helped discover the structure of DNA.
Roots
From Germanic hros (horse) + lind (soft, tender); later read as Spanish rosa linda.
Where it is used
Rosalinda and Rosaline are related.
Famous people named Rosalind
- Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind name FAQ
What does the name Rosalind mean?
Rosalind means “tender horse”. From Germanic hros (horse) + lind (soft, tender); later read as Spanish rosa linda.
Where does the name Rosalind come from?
Rosalind is of Germanic origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Rosalind?
Rosalind is usually pronounced ROZ-ah-lind.
Is Rosalind a boy's or a girl's name?
Rosalind is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Rosalind?
Related spellings and forms include Rosalinda, Rosaline, Roz.
Who are famous people named Rosalind?
Rosalind Franklin.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.