Rosalind (given name)

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Rosalind
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Pronunciation /ˈrɒz.ə.lɪnd,ˈr.zə-/ [1]
GenderFeminine
Language(s)German, Latin
Origin
Meaning Horse and tender ; folk etymology pretty rose
Other names
Short form(s)Ros, Roz

Rosalind is a feminine given name derived from Old German word elements hros, or horse and lind, soft, tender. In the medieval era, it became associated with the Latin phrase rosa linda, or pretty rose . [2] Notable people with the name include:

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  1. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/Rosalind
  2. Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia; Hardcastle, Kate (27 July 2006). A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN   978-0-19-157854-0.