Ros Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ros Name at a Glance

Name	Ros
Meaning	Diminutive of Rosamund: Noted protector; horse protector. Also a diminutive of Rosalind: compound of 'horse' and 'snake'; or beautiful, pretty rose.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ros Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ros means “Diminutive of Rosamund: Noted protector; horse protector. Also a diminutive of Rosalind: compound of 'horse' and 'snake'; or beautiful, pretty rose”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ros Name Origin

Our database records Ros under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ros a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ros is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ros

When considering Ros for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.