First name Rosario - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Spanish
Nameday
Meaning
Rosario is a gender-neutral name with Spanish roots, meaning “rosary.” It originated as a shortened form of *María del Rosario*, traditionally given to children born on the feast day honoring Our Lady of the Rosary, observed on the first Sunday of October. In Spain, the name is more often used for girls, while in Italy it is widely used for boys. A well-known bearer is actress Rosario Dawson.