Rosaura

Meaning of Rosaura

Rosaura is a feminine name of Spanish origin, formed from rosa (“rose”) and aura (“breeze” or “glow”), evoking a sense of understated elegance. Its earliest literary appearances date to the Spanish Golden Age, where characters named Rosaura often embodied loyalty and refined poise. Over the centuries the name has maintained a quiet presence in Hispanic cultures and, to a lesser extent, in the United States, where it ranked 939th in popularity in 2024 with 11 newborns so named. Its modest usage ensures rare repetitions at playground roll call. Pronounced roh-SOW-rah, Rosaura offers parents a blend of floral familiarity and graceful distinction without drifting into commonplace territory.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as roh-SOW-rah (/roːˈsawra/)

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Notable People Named Rosaura

Rosaura Revueltas -
Rosaura Denegre Vaught -
Laura Katherine Bennett
Curated byLaura Katherine Bennett

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