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Name Origin

Rosa is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'rose'. The rose is a flower symbolizing love, beauty, and passion.

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Famous People

Rosa Parks (1913-2005)

Activist

  • Key figure in the Civil Rights Movement
  • Known for her refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama

Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919)

Marxist theorist, philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist

  • Co-founded the Spartacist League
  • Prominent figure in the German Revolution of 1918-1919

Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)

Painter and sculptor

  • Known for her realistic depictions of animals
  • Achieved international fame during her lifetime