Rosella

Origin and meaning of Rosella

Rosella is a pet form of Rosa, from Latin rosa, the flower that symbolises beauty and love — hence 'little rose.' The diminutive ending adds a note of delicacy and tenderness. It is a typically Italian name, common above all in the twentieth century, with a graceful, springtime sound. Less frequent today and slightly vintage in tone, it keeps the simple charm of floral names. Outside Italy it is rare and is felt as unmistakably Italian.