rasata

Rasata is a term that can refer to multiple topics. In language, rasata is the feminine singular past participle of the Italian verb rasare, meaning shaved or closely shaved. It is used as an adjective to describe something that has been shorn, such as hair or beards, and appears in phrases like capelli rasati.

In onomastics, Rasata is encountered as a surname in some families, though it is relatively uncommon. As a toponym, Rasata is found in reference works as the name of small settlements or geographic features in various regions, where local history explains the selection of the name.

Because Rasata spans different domains, the exact meaning depends on context. In most references, it requires disambiguation with supplemental information such as the language, country, or whether it is used as a surname or place name.

See also: rasato, rasare. For further information, consult language dictionaries for the adjective form and gazetteers or genealogical records for toponyms and surnames bearing the name Rasata.