223 Romanian Baby Names With Meanings

Romanian Baby Names With Meanings

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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.

NameGenderMeaning
heart image Izabela heart image baby boy sign Girl My God is an oath
heart image Jardani heart image baby boy sign Unisex God is gracious
heart image Joanna heart image baby boy sign Girl God is gracious
heart image Juliani heart image baby boy sign Girl Physically fit; Noble; Generous, kind
heart image Kronid heart image baby boy sign Boy Kronid is a form of the name Kronos and means crow.
heart image Lacramioara heart image baby boy sign Girl Lily of the Valley
heart image Lacrima heart image baby boy sign Girl Tear
heart image Ladinas heart image baby boy sign Boy Warrior chief
heart image Laurentiu heart image baby boy sign Boy Laurel; Romanian form of Laurentius
heart image Lenuta heart image baby boy sign Girl A mild-natured woman
heart image Lerae heart image baby boy sign Girl Strong and brave person; A variant of Valerius
heart image Lipa heart image baby boy sign Girl A lover of horses; Friend of horses
heart image Liviu heart image baby boy sign Boy A man who envies others
heart image Luca heart image baby boy sign Boy Bringer of light
heart image Lulia heart image baby boy sign Girl Youthful; Jupiter's child
heart image Luminita heart image baby boy sign Girl Little light
heart image Maria heart image baby boy sign Girl Bitter
heart image Maricara heart image baby boy sign Girl A sea of bitterness, or rebelliousness
heart image Marioara heart image baby boy sign Girl A wished child
heart image Mariutza heart image baby boy sign Girl A dark-skinned woman
heart image Marku heart image baby boy sign Boy Defense; Of the sea
heart image Mihai heart image baby boy sign Boy There's no one like the great God
heart image Mihaita heart image baby boy sign Boy Pet form of Mihai, meaning who is like God?
heart image Mihal heart image baby boy sign Boy Who is like God
heart image Mihas heart image baby boy sign Boy A form of Michael, meaning who is like God?
heart image Minodora heart image baby boy sign Girl A variant of Menodora; Gift
heart image Mircea heart image baby boy sign Boy A peace-loving person; One who brings peace
heart image Miriana heart image baby boy sign Girl Wonderful; A variant of Mira
heart image Mitica heart image baby boy sign Boy Lover of the earth; Follower of Demeter
heart image Nandru heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Frithnanth; Ardent for peace
heart image Neculai heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Nikolaos, meaning victor of the people
heart image Nelu heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian pet form of Ion; God is gracious
heart image Nicoleta heart image baby boy sign Girl Victory of the people
heart image Nicu heart image baby boy sign Boy Pet form of the name Nicolae, meaning victor of the people
heart image Nicusor heart image baby boy sign Boy Pet form of the name Nicolae, meaning victor of the people
heart image Nosferatu heart image baby boy sign Unisex Troublesome; Offensive
heart image Oan heart image baby boy sign Unisex God's gracious gift
heart image Oana heart image baby boy sign Girl Fascinating light; Light full of charm
heart image Odeta heart image baby boy sign Girl Blue sea
heart image Omor heart image baby boy sign Boy One who attempts a killing act
heart image Petronela heart image baby boy sign Girl Rock.
heart image Pompiliu heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Pompilius, meaning display or solemn procession
heart image Queena heart image baby boy sign Girl Queen
heart image Radut heart image baby boy sign Boy Happy
heart image Radutu heart image baby boy sign Boy A happy man
heart image Rasvan heart image baby boy sign Boy Variant of Razvan, means bringer of good news
heart image Razvan heart image baby boy sign Boy One who brings good news
heart image Relia heart image baby boy sign Girl A variant of Aurelia, meaning gold
heart image Rodica heart image baby boy sign Girl A fertile woman
heart image Romanitza heart image baby boy sign Girl One from Rome
heart image Ruxandra heart image baby boy sign Girl A variant of Roxana; Bright; Dawn
heart image Saviana heart image baby boy sign Girl Mankind
heart image Serban heart image baby boy sign Boy Someone from Serbia
heart image Serghei heart image baby boy sign Boy Protector; Shepherd
heart image Sergiu heart image baby boy sign Boy Sergeant
heart image Shimeka heart image baby boy sign Girl A beautiful princess
heart image Silviana heart image baby boy sign Girl A girl of the forest
heart image Silviea heart image baby boy sign Girl A woman of the woods; A form of Silvia
heart image Silviu heart image baby boy sign Boy Forest; Woods; A variant of Silvius
heart image Simion heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Simeon; To listen
heart image Simona heart image baby boy sign Girl A woman who listens
heart image Simu heart image baby boy sign Boy One who listens intently.
heart image Skender heart image baby boy sign Boy Defender of mankind; A form of Alexandros
heart image Sofia heart image baby boy sign Girl Wisdom; Learned
heart image Soreana heart image baby boy sign Girl Strict and stern
heart image Soreena heart image baby boy sign Girl A form of the Romanian name Sorina; Strict or stern
heart image Sorin heart image baby boy sign Boy He is like the Sun
heart image Sorina heart image baby boy sign Girl A Sun-like woman
heart image Sorinah heart image baby boy sign Girl A variation of Sorina; Strict or stern
heart image Soryn heart image baby boy sign Unisex Sun
heart image Spiridon heart image baby boy sign Boy A derivative of Spyridon, meaning spirit
heart image Starlene heart image baby boy sign Girl A star
heart image Stefan heart image baby boy sign Unisex Crown; Wreath
heart image Stefana heart image baby boy sign Girl Crown
heart image Stelian heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Stylianos, meaning pillar
heart image Tait heart image baby boy sign Girl One who brings joy
heart image Talyssa heart image baby boy sign Girl Consecrated to God
heart image Tassa heart image baby boy sign Girl Born during Christmas
heart image Tatum heart image baby boy sign Girl One who brings joy
heart image Taydem heart image baby boy sign Girl One who is light hearted and cheerful
heart image Terika heart image baby boy sign Girl To harvest
heart image Timotei heart image baby boy sign Boy A person who honors God
heart image Toma heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Tomas; Twin
heart image Trandafira heart image baby boy sign Girl Rose or rosebush
heart image Tyna heart image baby boy sign Girl A variant of Tyne, meaning river
heart image Tyne heart image baby boy sign Girl River
heart image Uldwyna heart image baby boy sign Girl A special friend
heart image Una heart image baby boy sign Girl One; Lamb
heart image Ursule heart image baby boy sign Girl Little bear cub; A variant of Ursula
heart image Uta heart image baby boy sign Boy A man who prospers in battles
heart image Valeriu heart image baby boy sign Boy To be healthy; To be strong; Romanian form of Valerius
heart image Vali heart image baby boy sign Boy Healthy; Strong
heart image Vanda heart image baby boy sign Girl A warrior
heart image Varujan heart image baby boy sign Boy Bird of prey
heart image Vasile heart image baby boy sign Boy King; Romanian form of Vasilios
heart image Vasilica heart image baby boy sign Boy King
heart image Veaceslav heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of Vaclav; More glory
heart image Velouette heart image baby boy sign Girl A soft-spoken woman
heart image Vilhelm heart image baby boy sign Boy Romanian form of William; Resolute defender
heart image Viorel heart image baby boy sign Boy Bluebell flower

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.

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References

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