Rosabel is a feminine given name of English origin, created in the 18th century. It is a combination of Rosa 1 and the common name suffix bel, inspired by Latin bella "beautiful". Thus, Rosabel can be interpreted as "beautiful rose". The name's components—rosa meaning "rose" and bella meaning "beautiful"—are both of Latin derivation, though the root Rosa may also have Germanic origins via the name Roza 2.
Rosabel belongs to a family of blend names popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Rosabella. The variant Rosabella uses a more overtly Italianate suffix, while the Esperanto form Rozabela adapts the name to that constructed language. The name is rare but occasionally used in English-speaking countries.
Outside of personal names, Rosabel is also a stage name for an American house music duo (Ralphi Rosario and Abel Aguilera), active since the 1990s. That group, unrelated to the given name's etymology, has scored multiple dance chart hits.
- Meaning: "beautiful rose" (combination of Rosa and bel/bella)
- Origin: Invented in 18th-century England, from Latin elements
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage regions: English-speaking countries (rare)
Sources: Wikipedia — Rosabel