Meaning: Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Rose."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Italian.

Nicknames: Zetta

Alternative Spellings: Rossetta and Rozetta

Popularity: The name Rosetta ranked 579th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This Latin word was not used as a personal name among English speakers until the 19th century. At that time, a number of flower names came into use for girls, including Daisy and Lily.