"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
Christian Name · Germanic/Latin Origin
Rosalind Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Rosalind
girl
Rosalind means "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose", a girl's name of Germanic/Latin origin. The name Rosalind does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Rosalind is beauty that radiates from within — a gentle spirit more precious than gold, a rose whose fragrance reveals the heart.
Is Rosalind in the Bible?
No — the name Rosalind does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rosalind.
Pronunciation:/ROZ-uh-lind/
OriginGermanic/Latin
MeaningGentle horse; Beautiful rose
What does Rosalind mean?
Rosalind is a girl name of Germanic/Latin origin meaning "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose". Rosalind combines the rose's beauty with gentleness — the 'gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.' True beauty in Scripture is not ornamental but internal, a rose whose fragrance reveals character.
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What does Rosalind mean in the Bible?
Rosalind means "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose" and is a name of Germanic/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rosalind combines the rose's beauty with gentleness — the 'gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.' True beauty in Scripture is not ornamental but internal, a rose whose fragrance reveals character.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Rosalind?
Rosalind is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose" — not because Scripture names anyone Rosalind.
"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Rosalind?
Rosalind has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Rosalind?
Rosalind is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rosalind?
Rosalind is beauty that radiates from within — a gentle spirit more precious than gold, a rose whose fragrance reveals the heart.
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Names like Rosalind
Other Germanic/Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Rosalind
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Milo
boy
"Gracious; Soldier"
Rosalind & Milo
Reginald
boy
"Ruler's counsel; King's advisor"
Rosalind & Reginald
Reginald
boy
"Counsel power; King's advisor"
Rosalind & Reginald
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Rosalind & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Rosalind & Abraham
Bellamy
unisex
"Beautiful friend; Good friend"
Rosalind & Bellamy
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Rosalind name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Rosalind does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rosalind.
Rosalind means "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose." It is a Germanic/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Latin. Rosalind comes into English from Germanic/Latin and carries the sense "Gentle horse; Beautiful rose." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Rosalind
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rosalind?
You can read every verse where Rosalind appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.