girl's name
Roswitha
ros-VEE-tuh (German)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 115
Roswitha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Roswitha is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 1943, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1941.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Roswitha Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 35 |
How Popular Is Roswitha?
In 1958, Roswitha was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Roswitha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Roswitha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Roswitha
- German ros-VEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Roswitha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Roswitha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Roswitha
Is Roswitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Roswitha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Roswitha?
Roswitha has 3 syllables.
When was Roswitha most popular?
Roswitha peaked in 1943, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.