Find out how popular the first name Rosetta has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rosetta by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rosetta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rosetta.

The history of the first name Rosetta

The name Rosetta originates from the Italian language and is a diminutive form of the name Rosa, meaning "rose" in Italian. Its origins can be traced back to the 13th century when it was first used in Italy. The name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "rosa," which in turn came from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning "rose."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosetta appears in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy," written in the early 14th century. In the poem, Dante mentions a character named Rosetta, which suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

Historically, the name Rosetta has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous is Rosetta Stone, an Egyptian hieroglyphic stele discovered in 1799 near the town of Rosetta (now Rashid) in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. The stone, which dates back to 196 BC, provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, and its discovery is considered a significant milestone in the study of Egyptology.

Another notable figure with the name Rosetta is Rosetta Tharpe, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was a pioneer of rock and roll music. Born in 1915 and often referred to as "The Godmother of Rock and Roll," Tharpe was a influential figure in the development of early rock and roll music.

In the field of literature, Rosetta Loy was an Italian novelist and essayist who was born in 1931 and passed away in 2022. Her works explored themes of identity, memory, and the intersection of personal and historical narratives.

Rosetta Reitz, born in 1923 and died in 2008, was a German-American journalist and author who wrote extensively about her experiences during World War II and the Holocaust. Her memoir, "The Upstairs Room," published in 1972, recounts her family's efforts to hide from the Nazis in a secret room above a factory in the Netherlands.

Lastly, Rosetta Gagliardi, born in 1892 and died in 1971, was an Italian contralto opera singer who performed in many of the major opera houses around the world during the early 20th century. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

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