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feminine · Portuguese origin
Rosalina is a Portuguese and Spanish feminine name formed as an elaboration of Rosa, itself derived from Latin rosa, meaning rose, the flowering plant long associated with beauty and love. The suffix -lina adds a diminutive or melodic quality common in Iberian name formation, giving the name a gentle, lyrical character. It shares its root with Rosalind, Rosalie, Rosalba, and Rosalinda, all of which draw on the same Latin floral base.
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