393 Romanian Baby Names From The Land Of Castles

From Antonia's beauty to Ylenia's light, the amalgam of European names share a blessing.

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In the second century, Dacia, known as Romania today, became a Roman province. This change led to the evolution of the Romanian language, a mix of Latin and native tongues that gave rise to many Romanian baby names. The Germans, Bulgarians, and Slavic also left their mark on the Romanian language after they attempted invasion. These events resulted in a rich legacy of language, reflected in the different cultural groups. Just like the language, even Romanian names have a variety of origins – Slavic, Latin, German, Greek, Hungarian, and names of neighboring countries. Romanian baby names offer an intriguing fusion of Eastern European tradition and contemporary originality. They are steeped in history and rich in cultural significance. Owing to the historical connection with the Roman era, many of the nation's naming practices draw inspiration from Latin roots, historic Romanian mythology, Christian beliefs, and Slavic traditions. Since Romania has a massive population of Catholics, some names are an inspiration from Bible, saints, and historical figures. A Romanian name consists of a given name and a surname. The baby's parents usually choose the given name or names. For more than one given name, the first is usually used by the family members, and the second is used solely on official documents. A Romanian baby boy's name ends in a consonant or vowel except for 'a.' And the female baby names end mostly in 'a.' Although it is not customary to have a middle name, two given names may occasionally be used. A grandparent's name is preferred in some rural areas to preserve the lineage. Romanian family names traditionally use patronymic rules and the suffixes -escu and -eanu. The son of Petre, for instance, might get the last name Petrescu (son of Petre) (1). Given below is an exhaustive collection of Romanian baby names with their meanings, trendy in Romania and other parts of the world.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Isabella	Girl	God is my oath
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Emilia	Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Luca	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Adrian	Boy	Man from Hadria
Valentina	Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Natalia	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
Liliana	Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Eliza	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
George	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker

Alina	Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Lucia	Girl	Light
Valeria	Girl	To be strong or brave
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Victor	Boy	Winner or conqueror
Ana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Rafael	Boy	God has healed
Octavia	Girl	Eight or eighth
Joanna	Girl	God is gracious
Manuel	Boy	God is with us

Cristian	Boy	Christian; Followers of Christ
Romeo	Boy	From Rome; Roman; Bright; Clear
Laura	Girl	Laurel; Bay laurel plant
Luciana	Girl	Light; Illumination
Liana	Girl	My God has answered; To twine around; Lily flower; Bound by vines; Glowing lady
Viviana	Girl	One who is lively
Veronica	Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Fabian	Boy	Bean farmer
Aurelia	Girl	Golden; Gilded; The golden one
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion

Virginia	Girl	A virgin; Maid
Albert	Boy	Noble; Bright
Beatrice	Girl	Voyager; Blessed one
Dorian	Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Lucian	Boy	Light; Illumination
Raul	Boy	Counsel; Advice; Wolf
Darius	Boy	Possessing goodness
Lilian	Girl	Lily
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Monica	Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel

Noemi	Girl	Pleasantness; Delight
Livia	Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Ramona	Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Isabela	Girl	God is my oath
Violeta	Girl	Violet; The violet flower
Claudia	Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Dana	Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow
Gianluca	Boy	God is gracious; From Lucania
Sonia	Girl	Wisdom
Dariana	Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness

Melania	Girl	Black; Dark-skinned
Cristina	Girl	Christian; Followers of Christ; To Anoint
Rebeca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Virgil	Girl	Pure as a lily; Maiden; Staff bearer
Marin	Girl	Of the sea
Lidia	Girl	A person who is from Lydia
Danae	Girl	Mother of Perseus
Andrei	Boy	Courageous; Enduring; Manly; Masculine
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Irina	Girl	Peace

Daria	Girl	To possess; One who keeps things well
Roxana	Girl	Bright; Shining
Georgiana	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Octavian	Boy	Eight; Born in the eighth month; Born eighth
Ileana	Girl	Torch; Moon
Augustin	Boy	Magnificient; Respected; Venerable; Exalted
Sabina	Girl	A Sabine
Sorin	Boy	He is like the Sun
Runa	Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Darrius	Boy	Possessing goodness

Adria	Girl	From Hadria
Leana	Girl	Weary; Cow; Favor; Grace
Romel	Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman
Humza	Boy	Steadfast; Strong
Fabiana	Girl	Bean farmer
Eugenia	Girl	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Teodor	Boy	A gift of god
Eleana	Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Isac	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Corina	Girl	Maiden

Eduard	Boy	Rich guard
Cornelia	Girl	Horn
Simona	Girl	Hearing; Listening
Florian	Boy	Blond; Flowering
Luiza	Girl	Spanish name for maiden in war
Ziana	Girl	Adornment; Decoration; Downy-bearded; Youthful; Strong
Corvin	Boy	Raven
Camelia	Girl	Name of a flowering shrub
Calina	Girl	Guelder rose; Fair victor
Miron	Boy	Sweet oil; Perfume; Mount Meron

Calin	Boy	Victorious; Guelder rose; Battle rule
Vlad	Boy	Rule; Control
Daiana	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Heavenly
Felicia	Girl	Blessed with luck
Gianina	Girl	God is gracious
Jaelle	Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Valerian	Boy	To be strong
Sura	Girl	Noblewoman; Princess; Heavenly; Brave; Grey; Glory
Remus	Boy	Twin
Carrol	Boy	Song; Hymn; Pointed; Sharp; Freeholder; Army

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Romanian baby names highlight elements from Latin, Greek, German, Hungarian, and Slavic origins, reflecting the rich fabric of Romanian history. Romanian names often represent mythological inference, ancestry, lineage, and aspirational goals, which are significant to a person's sense of self and family relationships. While religious and historical personalities inspire some names, others reflect the deep ancestral family ties surrounding them.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a typical Romanian name?

A typical Romanian name is influenced not only by the Latin origins of the country but also by the influences from the Slavic, Hungarian, and Turkish culture. Some typical Romanian names are Alexandru (meaning ‘defending men’), Adrian (meaning ‘from Hadria’), Maria (meaning ‘beloved’), and Gabriela (meaning ‘God is my strong man’).

2. What is the Romanian name for Lily?

Names like Crina, Lăcrămioara, Lillian, Liliana, and Liana are some names that mean lily in Romanian. They are as lovely and enchanting as the flower.

3. What is a common Romanian gypsy name?

The Roma people of Romania are called Gypsies' and as such, these names should be treated with respect and sensitivity (2). Some of the common gypsy names are Ionuț (Yahweh is gracious), Marian (male), Vasile (king), Elena (torch), Ana (favor, grace), and Daniela (God is my judge).

4. Which names mean angel in Romanian?

Names like Angela, Angelica, and Anghel mean ‘angel’ in Romanian. These are derived from the Romanian word for angel, înger. Other names like Gabriela and Mihaela are also Romanian names that are derived from the names of angels in the Bible.

5. Which Romanian names mean brave?

Romanian baby names like Amalia, derived from the element amal meaning ‘brave;’ Decebal, a Dacian name meaning ‘powerful and brave;’ and Leonard, meaning ‘brave lion’ are some examples of names meaning brave.

6. Are there any traditional Romanian baby names with strong meanings?

Some traditional Romanian baby names are Vlad meaning ‘rule’ or ‘glory,’ Ștefan meaning ‘crown’ or ‘wreath,’ Adriana meaning ‘from Hadria,’ and Irina meaning ‘peace.’ These names are timeless and considered to be modern classics.

Infographic: Remarkable Romanian Baby Names With Meanings

Romanian baby names have historical and cultural ties with Latin, Greek, German, Hungarian, and Slavic traditions. These names also represent historical mythology, Christian beliefs, and familial ancestry. Romanian names serve as personal identification tools and symbols of the nation's rich historical and cultural heritage. Continue reading the infographic to sample a few Romanian baby names and their meanings.

noteworthy romanian baby names with meanings (infographic)

References

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Romanian Culture.
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/romanian-culture/romanian-culture-naming
The Social Situation.
https://books.openedition.org/ceup/1555?lang=en#tocfrom1n1

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