Rosette

Rosette is a French diminutive of Rose, itself derived from the Latin rosa, meaning the rose flower, which the Romans borrowed from Greek rhodon, ultimately of uncertain but possibly Semitic or Iranian origin. The name carries the gentle, affectionate quality typical of French diminutive formations and has long been associated with the beauty and symbolism of the rose in Western culture. It gained broader international recognition through the Rosette Stone, though that famous artifact takes its name from the Egyptian town of Rashid rather than from the personal name. Related forms include Rosa, Rose, Rosette's close cognate Rosetta, and the elaborated Rosalie.