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’).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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36 Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Adrian	Boy	Man from Hadria
Alina	Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Ana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Aurelia	Girl	Golden; Gilded; The golden one
Albert	Boy	Noble; Bright
Andrei	Boy	Courageous; Enduring; Manly; Masculine
Augustin	Boy	Magnificient; Respected; Venerable; Exalted
Adria	Girl	From Hadria
Adelena	Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Alexie	Girl	Defender of mankind; Defender; Helper

Aurelian	Boy	Golden; Gilded
Alexandru	Boy	Defender of men
Angelin	Unisex	Messenger of God; Angel
Amaliah	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Adreana	Girl	From Hadria
Afina	Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom; Blueberries; To refine
Anda	Girl	Manly; Heavenly messenger; Angel; Achieving peace; Pleasure; Defender of mankind
Alin	Boy	Noble; Bright; To soothe; Mountain; Bearer of light
Anisia	Girl	Fulfillment; Completion; Unique; Unmatched
Alexandrina	Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind

Atena	Girl	Goddess of wisdom; Wise; Praise; A variant form of the name Athena
Andreea	Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Antanasia	Girl	One who will be reborn; Immortal
Aurora	Girl	Dawn
Anca	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy
Aurel	Girl	Golden; Gilded; Fair-haired; Light of God
Adriana	Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one
Andra	Girl	Defender of people; Manly; Masculine
Areta	Girl	Virtue
Agrapina	Girl	A girl who is born feet first

Anatolie	Boy	One from the east
Andrada	Girl	Man; Masculine
Anghel	Boy	Romanian form of Angel, Angel
Anicuta	Girl	A variant of Ana; God is gracious
Arsenie	Girl	A variation of Arsenia; Virile
Atanase	Boy	Immortal

Infographic: Popular Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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