Rosaura
Rosaura is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Golden rose, combining elements meaning 'rose' and 'gold'.
Origin and history
Rosaura is a classic compound name combining the Latin root elements for rose and gold. Widely used across the Spanish-speaking world, it gained literary fame through Pedro Calderón de la Barca's classic 17th-century play 'Life Is a Dream'. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name chosen by around 2,500 parents since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,549 babies in the United States have been named Rosaura since 1880. It ranks #3496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2055.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.9 %)
- TX (41.8 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
- AZ (0.38 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 226 |
| 1960-1970 | 308 |
| 1970-1980 | 441 |
| 1980-1990 | 377 |
| 1990-2000 | 393 |
| 2000-2010 | 346 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Famous people named Rosaura
- Rosaura Revueltas: Actress, Dancer
Nicknames
Rosie, Rosi, Rosa
Fun facts
- Rosaura is a primary character and heroine in Pedro Calderón de la Barca's famous 1636 Spanish Golden Age play 'Life Is a Dream'.
- The name blends the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with 'aurea' or 'aurum' (golden).