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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25 Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rafael	Boy	God has healed
Romeo	Boy	From Rome; Roman; Bright; Clear
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Raul	Boy	Counsel; Advice; Wolf
Ramona	Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Rebeca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Roxana	Girl	Bright; Shining
Runa	Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Romel	Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman
Remus	Boy	Twin

Romulus	Boy	Of Rome; Flow; Strength
Renatta	Girl	Reborn
Remo	Boy	Twin; A habitational name for someone from the city of Rheims; Oarsman
Romie	Unisex	Roman; Roman people; Famous type; sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Radu	Boy	Happy; Willing
Reneta	Girl	Born again
Raluca	Girl	Glory of Goddess Hera
Razvan	Boy	To make happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Rodica	Girl	Fruit; Rose
Radut	Boy	Happy

Rasvan	Boy	Variant of Razvan, means bringer of good news
Relia	Girl	A variant of Aurelia, meaning gold
Romanitza	Girl	One from Rome
Ruxandra	Girl	A variant of Roxana; Bright; Dawn
Radutu	Boy	A happy man

Infographic: Top Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Romanian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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