Find out how popular the first name Rosha has been for the last 42 years (from 1978 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rosha by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Rosha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rosha.

The history of the first name Rosha

The name Rosha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rosh," which means "anger" or "rage." The name is thought to have been first used around the 5th century BCE in the region that is now modern-day India and Nepal.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rosha can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Rosha is the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra. The name is also mentioned in several other ancient Indian texts, including the Puranas and the Vedas.

The name Rosha has been used throughout history by various notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Rosha Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on grammar and philosophy.

In the 12th century, Rosha was the name of a powerful Hindu king who ruled over the kingdom of Kannauj in northern India. He is known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts and literature.

Another notable figure with the name Rosha was a 16th-century Marathi poet and saint from Maharashtra, India. His devotional poems and teachings on spirituality and moral living were highly influential in the Bhakti movement of that time.

In more recent history, Rosha was the name of a renowned Indian classical dancer who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting this ancient art form.

While not as common as some other Indian names, Rosha has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and regions throughout history. Its Sanskrit roots and association with ancient texts and historical figures have given the name a sense of cultural significance and timelessness.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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