Rozaliya is the Russian form of Rosalia. The name Rosalia derives from the Late Latin element rosa, meaning "rose". Ultimately of Italian origin, Rosalia gained widespread popularity due to the 12th-century Sicilian Saint Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo. Through Russian adoption, Rozaliya retains the flower-related symbolism of love and beauty, often considered both elegant and somewhat soft-spoken. In modern-day Russia, male names equally tied to floral themes are more popular; however, Rozaliya remains present as a rhythmic, exotic name choice. Variant forms in other Slavic languages include Rozalija in Slovene, Ruzha in Macedonian, and Rozika in Croatian. Rozaliya remains relatively rare but comfortably fits contemporary Russian naming conventions inherited from saintly floral names associated with the Christian East. Meaning: Rose Origin: Late Latin via Italian, transferred to Russian Type: Feminine first name Regions used: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus