Ros
ros
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Tender horse, horse protection; Beautiful rose, rose of the world
Around the world, horses are seen as symbols of freedom and determination, so it's no wonder that they're as beloved as they are. If you want baby to embrace their free spirit while keeping their kind heart, then this Old German name is perfect. Ros, a shorter form of Rosalind or Rosamund, means "tender horse" and “horse protection” in German. Ros picks up “rose of the world” or “beautiful rose” from medieval culture influenced by Latin. It's ideal if you want to give baby a nature-inspired name with a bit of a difference. In literature, they can see their name and its free spirit reflected in Rosalind from Shakespeare's As You Like It, who is one of his most admired heroines.
Sources
Name Doctor, Ros
Behind the Name, Ros, April 2021
Behind the Name, Rosalind, June 2023
Behind the Name, Rosamund, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Rosa, October 2017
WordSense Dictionary, Rosamund
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