Rose
rose flower (English from Latin)
Rose is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 245, with 31,928 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
rose flower (English from Latin)
Rose is a classic English botanical name derived from Latin 'rosa'. In the Philippines, it established strong popularity during the American period and remains enduringly common both as a standalone name and in compound formulations.
Derived from the English word for the flower, which traces back through Old French to the Latin 'rosa'. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the American colonial period, reinforced by the traditional Catholic veneration of St. Rose of Lima (Santa Rosa).
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely versatile in Philippine naming culture, frequently used in compounds such as Mary Rose, Rose Ann, or Rosemarie. Diminutives include Rosie, Osang, or Che-che.
Related forms
- Rosa Spanish
- Rose French
- Rosa Italian
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Rose with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Rose
How do I use Rose with two Filipino surnames?
Rose is the given name. The full name is Rose + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rose a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rose is number 245, with 31,928 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.