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Romanian baby names are unique and draw inspiration from different regions such as German, Latin, Russian and Greek. If you are searching for the perfect Romanian name, I have researched some amazing names with great meanings that will work well for either your boy or girl-child.
Romanian Names For Baby Boys
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Avram
Roman
Father of the multitude
Avram is a popular name and it is derived from the name Abraham.
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Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Benedikte
Roman, German
Blessed One
This name is a variation of the name Benedict.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Bogdi
Slavic
Given by God
Bogdi is derived from the name Bogdan
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Anghel
Roman
The messenger of God.
This name is the Romanian version of the name “Angel.”
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Codrin
Roman
Of the forest
If you appreciate and associate yourself with nature, this is one of the perfect name to choose
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Anatolie
Roman
Someone from the east
Anatolie is one of the popular Romanian names for boys.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Boian
Slavic
One who is a soldier or warrior
Boian is often given to a person who is a soldier or warrior.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Caturix
English
Responsible
This name is for the Helviti war God.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Alexandru
Greek
Defender of men
It is a variation of the name Alexander
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Atanase
Romanian
Someone immortal
Atanase is the Romanian variation of Athanasius.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Denis
French
follower of Dionysus
This is the Romanian version of Dionysus.
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Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dela
Latin
delight
This is the English variation of the name Andrew.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Danut
Hebrew
Someone beloved
It is the Romanian version of Daniel.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dinu
Roman
steady
This is one of the name given to the Greek God of Wine. It is also the Romanian version of Dionisie.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Cristian
Latin
Follower of Christ
Crist is one of the family names that begins with Crist. It is also a variation of the name Christain.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Cristofor
Roman
Follower of Christ
Cristofor is the Romanian version of Christopher.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Ferka
Roman
Frenchman
If you love the French culture, Ferka is an awesome name to give to your kid.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Decebal
Roman
powerful
Decebal is a strong Romanian name for a baby boy that you can consider for your little one.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Corneliu
Latin
horn
It was derived from the cornu
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Fiora
Roman
blossomed flower
Flora is the name bore by the Roman Goddess of Spring.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Flavius
Latin
Yellow haired, golden.
Flavius is the Romanian version of Flaviu.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Florin
Roman
flower
This name is derived from the Latin word Fiore
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Garridan
Roman
One who keeps secrets
A person who keeps secrets to himself is referred to as Garridan.The name is common among Christains
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Gheorghe
Roman
farmer
Gheorgheis a common Romania name that is tagged to an occupation-farming.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Horatiu
Roman
season
The Romanian variation of Horatiu is Horatius
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Horea
Roman
To sing
This name was derived from a particular dance that is performed in a closed circle. It is sometimes referred to as a circle dance.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Grigore
Roman
watchful
Grigore is the Romanian version of Gregory
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Godoired
Roman
God’s peaceful ruler
This is a variation of name Godfrey
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Laurentiu
Latin
laurel
The Romanian version of Laurentiu is Laurentius
Romanian Names For Baby Girls
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Anicuta
Roman
God is gracious
This is a variation of Anna.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dorin
Hebrew
The Romanian meaning of this name is someone who is determined.
The short form of Dorin is Doru.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Antanasia
Russian
One who will be reborn
This is a royal name given to baby girls.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Elenuta
Roman
Shining one
Elenuta is a variation of the name Helen.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Alexandrina
Greek
One who defends others
This is one of the variations of the name Alexandra.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Angelika
Latin
Angel, messenger of God.
This is a beautiful name for a baby girl.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Arsenie
Roman
virile
This is a variation of Arsenia.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Andrada
Roman
strong
This is the Romanian version of Andrea.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Agrippina
Latin
Born feet first
This name was bore by the mother of Nero and sister of Calgula.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Daciana
Roman
Full of strength
It was derived from the name Dacia.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Catina
Roman, Greek
pure
Catina is associated to names like Katherine and Catriona.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Crina
Roman
Lily flower
Women with this name are often Christians by religion.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
DeLorean
Roman
From the laurels
DeLorean is used as both a personal name and surname.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dol
Roman
Gift of God
This is a variation of Dorothy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dorotthea
Greek
Gift of God
This is also variation of Dorothy.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Dumitra
Roman
Earth lover
This name was derived from the name Dumeter.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Elisabeta
Hebrew
God is my oath
This name is a variation Elisheva and Elizabeth.’
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Enrieta
Roman
State ruler
Enrieta is one the variation of Henrietta.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Mihaela
Hebrew
One that is God
People who bore this name is often from the Judaism religion
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Fitrat
Roman
Basic nature of a person
Christians are usually known to bear this name.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Francise
Roman, English
Free man
Francise was derived from the English name Frances.
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Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Fisseha
African
Blissful joy
This name is commonly used by Africans.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Georgeta
Roman
Grower
This is the Romanian feminine version of George
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Ioana
Roman
God is gracious
Ioana is another version of Joanna
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Iolanda
Greek, Spanish
purple
This is the Romanian derivation of the name Yolanda.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Juliani
Roman
A person who possesses several qualities
This is another lovely Romanian baby names for your daughter.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Petronela
Latin
Rock
This is the Romanian variation of Petronilla
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Marioara
Roman
Wished child
Marioara is derived from the name Mariam.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Iudita
Roman, Hebrew
Woman from Judea
This name was derived from the name Judith.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Shimeka
Roman
Beautiful princess
This is a beautiful name you should consider for your little one.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Romanitza
Roman
Someone from Rome
This is one of the popular Romanian baby names.
Romanian Baby Names With Powerful Meanings
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Agripina
Latin
Born feet first
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Alexandreina
Greek
Man’s defender.
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Alexandru
Greek
Defender of Men
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Alexandra
Greek
Shelter provider Of Mankind
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Anatolie
Roman
One from the east
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Andrada
Roman
Man
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Ana
Hebrew
Gracious and satisfying
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Andreea
Old Greek
Defender of men
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Andrei
Old Greek
Brave
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Arsenie
Roman, Greek
Virile
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Costache
Roman
Steadfast
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Codrin
Roman
Of the forest.
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Byn
Roman
Sabine
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Catina
Greek, Roman
A chaste and innocent girl
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Cici
Latin
One born at day break.
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Cipriana
Greek
A woman from Cyprus
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Daciana
Roman
Full of strength
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Daria
Persian
Trustworthy natured person
girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Darius
Greek, Persian
Rich and Kind
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Imanuela.
Hebrew
God is among us
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Dela
Latin
Brave
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Iosif
Greek, Russian, Roman
God shall add
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Ilei
Hebrew
My God is Yahweh
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Dionisie
Roman
Greek god of wine
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Dracul
Latin
Someone evil
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Dumitru
Roman
Giver of food
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Ihrin
Roman
Peace
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Fiora
Latin
A blossomed flower
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Cipriana
Greek
From the Island of Cyprus
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Iancu
Roman
Yahweh is gracious.
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Haralamb
Roman
To shine from happiness
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Iulian
Roman
Youthful
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Iuliu
Latin
Descended from Jupiter.
boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Ivantie
Roman
A glorious gift.
Boy
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Izabela
Hebrew, Polish, and Italian
Devoted to God
Girl
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Juliani
Roman
They focus on physical looks
Unisex
Name
Origin
Meaning
Gender
Kronid
Roman
Crow
Boy
Romanian Names Bore By Saints
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Anthimos
Greek
Flower
Anthimos of Wallachia (1650-1716) was born in Georgia and was taken into slavery Russia and was purchased by Patriarch Dositheus of Jerusalem. His expertise in artist and calligrapher made him famous and he went to Wallachia through the invitation of St. Constantine Brâncoveanu. He was made a bishop in 1705 and later became the metropolitan of Wallachia in 1709.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Constantine
Latin
Constant
Prince St. Constantine Brâncoveanu (1654-1714) ruled Wallachia from 1688 and he was a benefactor of several monasteries and churches. He cared for the spiritual growth and the development of printing. He insisted on unity with Orthodox Russia. He was summoned by the sultan to Constantinople where he was tortured to death because he refuse to convert to Islam. His four sons and his counsellor Ianache were martyred with him.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Symeon
Hebrew
Listening
St. Symeon of Transylvania (1st half of 17th C.—1656) was elected in 1643 as the metropolitan of Transylvania and in 1648, he published the first Romanian-language New Testament and the book of Psalms in 1651.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Varlaam
Chaldean
Son of God
St. Varlaam of Moldova (end of 16th C.—1657) fought for the religious and national rights of Romanian Transylvanians and recommended the enlightenment of and friendship with Russia. He wrote many apologetic works to defend Orthodoxy.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Theodora
Greek
God’s gift
St. Theodora of Sihla (mid-17th C.—early 18th C.) along with her husband requested a blessing to enter into monasticism. She head was shaved at Vărzărești Skete and she later labored in asceticism in the Sihla forest at the mountains of central Romanian.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Callinicus
Greek
Beautiful victor
St. Callinicus of Cernica,(1787-1868) was in charge of the Cernica Monastery near Bucharest which later became the center of printing and social activities in Wallachia. He stood for humility and ascetic virtues and was consecrated as bishop of Râmnic in 1850. He also engaged in church-building and publishing, and also opened a seminary.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Neagu
Bulgarian
Caretaker
Prince St. Neagu Basarab (c. 1459-1521). In the 16th century, he was the ruler of Wallachia in the first quarter and a generous giver towards the construction of churches. He handed over teachings written in Church Slavonic to his son Theodosius.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Daniel
Hebrew
God is my judge
St. Daniel the Hermit (15th C.) labored in asceticism in a Bukovina monastery. He turned down the appointment to the See of Moldova and established the Voronets Monastery.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Fabian
Roman
Bean grower
St. Fabian (died January 20, 250, Rome). After he succeeded St. Anterus, he turned out to become one of the great popes and also an outstanding administrator. He divided Rome into seven districts and appointed deacons over each of them. Fabian was killed during the persecution of Christians by Roman emperor Decius and was succeeded by St. Cornelius.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Agnes
Greek
Holy, Pure
St. AgnesSt. Agnes, (flourished 4th century, Rome [Italy] According to history, Agnes was a beautiful girl, who refused to get married because she believed that she could have no other spouse but Jesus Christ. Soon her suitors exposed her Christianity. She was gang raped after which the head of the gang was struck blind but Agnes healed him through prayers.She was later condemned to death for refusing to denounce her faith and she was buried beside the Via Nomentana.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Anacletus
Greek
One who has been called
St. Anacletus (flourished 1st century CE). According to Priest Tyrannius Rufinus and St. Epiphanius, he along with St. Linus guided the Roman church. He died during the reign of Domitian and was succeeded by St. Clement I.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Eustace
Greek
Steadfast
St. Eustace (died in the 2nd century) is one of the Patron saints of hunters and Holy Helpers. His emblems are either oxen, a stag, or a crucifix. He was miraculously converted to Christianity and was baptized with his wife Theopistis. After refusing to sacrifice to his gods, he and his family were seized and roasted to death inside a brass bull.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Felix
Latin
Happy
Saint Felix I, (died Dec. 30, 274, Rome) succeeded St. Dionysius. He received the emperor Aurelian’s support in settling a theological dispute between the deposed bishop of Antioch, the anti-Trinitarian Paul of Samosata, and the orthodox Domnus. Some people believed that Felix was buried in the catacomb of St. Calixtus.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Jerome
Greek
Sacred name
St. Jerome (born c. 347, Stridon, Dalmatia) was a monastic leader and biblical translator who was assumed as the most learned of the Latin Fathers. He lived as a hermit for a while, a priest, and served as a secretary to Pope Damasus I. He translated the bible into Latin.
Name
Origin
Meaning
Description
Soter
Greek
Savior
St. Soter, (born, Fondi, Latium [Italy)St. Soter succeeded St. Anicetus as pope and continued Pope Anicetus’s attack against Montanism. He was honored as a martyr and succeeded by St. Eleutherius
Final Thoughts
Romanians are seen as religious people so it is not surprising to see most parents thinking of saints when selecting a Romanian baby name for their babies.
In addition, Romanians are considered very attractive and beautiful, therefore a Romanian name for your baby will sound really sweet.
Some of the popular ones have been listed out for you and I hope you find a suitable one for your child.
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