Mary Rose
Combination of Mary (uncertain meaning, often 'beloved' or 'wished-for child') and Rose (the flower)
Mary Rose is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 53, with 87,641 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Combination of Mary (uncertain meaning, often 'beloved' or 'wished-for child') and Rose (the flower)
Mary Rose is an English compound name deeply popularized in the Philippines due to Roman Catholic Marian devotion combined with the popularity of floral English names. It became a staple double first name throughout the 20th century.
A compound name combining Mary, the English form of the Hebrew/Aramaic Miriam, and Rose, an English botanical name derived from Latin rosa.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common compound female name in the Philippines. Commonly abbreviated colloquially as 'May', 'Rose', 'Mai-Mai', or used as a full double name.
Related forms
- María Rosa Spanish
- Marie-Rose French
- Maria Rosa Italian
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Mary Rose with common surname pairs
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How do I use Mary Rose with two Filipino surnames?
Mary Rose is the given name. The full name is Mary Rose + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mary Rose a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Mary Rose is number 53, with 87,641 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.