Rosalyn
[ˈrɒz.ə.lɪn]Meaning
A variation of the name Rosalia, which is derived from the Latin word 'rosa' meaning 'rose'.
Background Story
The name Rosalyn has been used in literature and song, notably in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' where Rosalind is a strong, intelligent, and resourceful character.
Variations
Rosaline, Rosalia, Rosalind
Related Names
Rosalind
From the Old German elements hros "horse" and lind "soft, flexible, tender"
Rosalia
Late Latin name from rosa, "rose"; also a doublet of Rosalie.
Rosalie
French, German and Dutch form of the Latin saints' name Rosalia, from Latin rosa, "rose"
Rosamund
From the Old German elements hros "horse" and munt "protection"
Rosaria
Meaning 'rose' in Latin, symbolizing beauty and love.
Rosel
A diminutive of the name Rosa, meaning 'rose'.
Roselani
An older Hawaiian spelling of Lokelani, meaning "rose"
Amoria
Recorded as a feminine given name in english
Marscha
Raisa
Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian form of Herais; also from Yiddish roiz, "rose"