Roisin
Roisin is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “little rose.” The diminutive of 'rós' (rose), Róisín is laden with patriotic symbolism — the famous song 'Róisín Dubh' (Dark…
how do you pronounce Roisin?
ro-SHEEN
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what does Roisin mean?
The name Roisin means “little rose.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
The diminutive of 'rós' (rose), Róisín is laden with patriotic symbolism — the famous song 'Róisín Dubh' (Dark Rosaleen) personifies Ireland as a woman. The name weaves together botanical beauty, political history, and the Irish language's gift for tender diminutives.
who are famous people named Roisin?
- Róisín Murphy (Irish singer, formerly of Moloko)
- Róisín Ingle (Irish journalist and author)
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