Dutch

Roos

Pronounced ROHSSShare

Meaning: Rose

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Roos is the Dutch form of Rosa and the Dutch word for rose. Its final sound is an s, a small pronunciation detail that distinguishes it from the usual English rose.

Nicknames

  • Roosje

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Roos comes from Dutch.

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