Rosamund

At a Glance

Meaning

Horse protection (folk-reinterpreted as 'rose of the world')

Origin

Germanic (Frankish/Lombardic)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ROZ-ah-mundListen

Rosamund (ROZ-ah-mund) is a Germanic name that originally meant 'horse protection.' It's often said to mean 'rose of the world' — a reading that really did circulate back in medieval times — but that's a folk reinterpretation of the older Germanic meaning, not the name's true origin. It has a bohemian, free-spirited, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.

Meaning & Origin of Rosamund

Meaning: Horse protection (folk-reinterpreted as 'rose of the world').

Origin: Germanic (Frankish/Lombardic).

A common claim: rose of the world Actually: Rosamund is popularly said to mean 'rose of the world' (Latin rosa mundi) — this reading genuinely circulated in medieval times, but it's a folk-etymological reinterpretation of the original Germanic name meaning 'horse protection'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rosamund

Popularity of Rosamund

Rosamund's high point in the Social Security data was 2017, when 26 babies got the name and it ranked #5156; by 2024 that had dropped to just 14 babies, putting it at #7858.

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FAQ

What does the name Rosamund mean?

Horse protection (folk-reinterpreted as ‘rose of the world’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Rosamund?

Rosamund is pronounced ROZ-ah-mund (IPA: /ˈrɑːzəmənd/).

Is Rosamund a popular name right now?

Rosamund peaked at #5156 in 2017 and is ranked #7858 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2024.)

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