Rogelia is a Spanish feminine given name, the female counterpart of Rogelio. The name's etymology can be traced through Rogelio, which is the Spanish form of the Late Latin names Rogellus or Rogelius. These are likely related to the Germanic name Hrodger (see Roger), perhaps a remnant of a Visigothic cognate. Alternatively, the name might derive from a diminutive of the Latin name Rogatus [1]. Notably, Saint Rogellus was a 9th-century martyr from Córdoba, Spain, indicating an established religious use of the masculine root. The feminine form Rogelia likely emerged to honor this saint or conform to Spanish onomastic patterns, where female versions of male names are common. In popular culture, Rogelia is also the title of a 1962 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil, based on Armando Palacio Valdés's 1926 novel Saint Rogelia. The film starred Pina Pellicer, Arturo Fernández, and Fernando Rey. Meaning: Feminine form of Rogelio, possibly derived from Germanic Roger (“famous spear”) or Latin Rogatus (“asked”). Origin: Spanish, with linkages to Late Latin and Visigothic roots. Type: Given name (feminine). Usage regions: Predominantly in Spanish-speaking countries.