Roswitha

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Gender Feminine
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. /ʁɔs.ˈviː.ta/

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German elements hruod "fame" and swind "strong". This was the name of a 10th-century nun from Saxony who wrote several notable poems and dramas.