In Colombia it is a surname of Spanish origin. Person who participates in a pilgrimage, pilgrim. It is also the name of a shrub plant that has medicinal, gastronomic and cosmetic uses. Its scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis and belongs to the family Lamiaceae. There are other plants that are also called rosemary. Romero is also used as a male name. It is of Latin origin, means that you travel or pilgrim to Rome. Variant : Romeo .