Rosamond
Meaning of Rosamond
Rosamond is a beautiful and elegant female name with a rich history. It has various pronunciations depending on the language. In Italian, it is pronounced as roh-ZAH-mohnd, in French as roh-zah-MOHND, in German as ROH-zah-mont, and in English as ROH-zuh-mond. The name originated from the Germanic elements "hros" meaning "horse" and "mund" meaning "protection," signifying a strong and protective nature. Rosamond is also associated with beauty and grace, often reminding people of blooming roses. Variations of this name include Rosa and Rosalind. According to data for newborns in Indiana, Rosamond was a moderately popular choice in the early 20th century, consistently ranking within the top 400 names during that time.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as roh-ZAH-mohnd (/ro.ˈza.mond/)
French
- Pronunced as roh-zah-MOHND (/ʁo.za.mɔ̃d/)
German
- Pronunced as ROH-zah-mont (/ˈroː.za.mɔnt/)
English
- Pronunced as ROH-zuh-mond (/ˈroʊzəˌmɒnd/)
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Notable People Named Rosamond
| Rosamond L. Naylor - Rosamond (Roz) Lee Naylor is an American economist and academic known for her work in global food security and sustainable agriculture. |
| Rosamond Young Chapin was an American singer, theatrical producer, and arts administrator, known for her scandalous relationship with Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Karl Muck during World War I, as well as for creating and directing the New Boston Opera Company and the New Boston Music Festival in the 1930s and 1940s. |
| Rosamond Bernier (1916–2016) was a journalist and lecturer known for founding the Paris-based magazine L'oeil and for her presentations on art history at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| Rosamond Wolff Purcell is an American photographer known for her captivating works in natural history, science, and biology. |
| Rosamond Marshall was an American novelist known for her historical romances, with two of her novels being adapted into motion pictures. |
