Rosamond - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Rosamond \r(o)-samo-

is pronounced ROH-za-mund. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "horse protector". Also (Latin) "pure rose" or "rose of the world", which are linked to the Virgin Mary. Author Rosamond Bernier; actress Rosamund Pike.

Rosamond has 11 variant forms: Ros, Rosamonde, Rosamund, Rosamunda, Rosemond, Rosemonda, Rosmund, Rosmunda, Roz, Rozamond and Rozamund.

For more information, see also the related name Rosa.

Rosamond is a somewhat common first name for women (#2306 out of 4276) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#12146 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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