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Name Origin

Rosalind is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the combination of the words 'rosa' (rose) and 'linda' (beautiful). It therefore traditionally means 'beautiful rose'.

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Famous People

Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)

Chemist, X-ray crystallographer

  • Pioneering work in understanding the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.
  • Her X-ray diffraction images were crucial in determining the double helix structure of DNA.

Rosalind Brewer (1962-)

Business executive

  • First Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company (Walgreens Boots Alliance)
  • Former Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks