Romanian Names
Romanian names are used in the countries of Romania and Moldova in eastern Europe.
388 names in our directory
Romanian
388Catrinel is a diminutive of Ecaterina, the Romanian form of Katherine. As a variant of Ecaterina, Catrinel reflects the common Romanian practice of forming affectionate or familiar short forms from longer names, often ad...
Cecilia is a Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which derives from Latin caecus meaning "blind". The name was borne by Saint Cecilia, a semi-legendary 2nd or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced t...
Cezar is the Romanian form of Caesar, as well as a Brazilian Portuguese variant of César. The name ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Caesar, whose original meaning may have been "hairy" (from Latin caesaries "ha...
Cezara is a Romanian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Cezar, itself the Romanian variant of Caesar. The name ultimately traces back to the Roman cognomen Caesar, which is often interpreted as meaning...
Ciprian is the Romanian form of the name Cyprian, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus." The name belongs to a Christian saintly tradition, most notably Saint Cyprian, the 3rd-cen...
Cipriana is the Spanish and Romanian feminine form of the name Cyprian. Derived from the Roman family name Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus," the name ultimately traces back to the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterr...
Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...
Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, a Roman family name possibly derived from Latin claudus meaning "lame, crippled." It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, where a Claudia (2 Timothy 4:21) is greeted by Pau...
Claudiu is the Romanian form of the Latin name Claudius, a prominent patrician family in ancient Rome. The name Claudius is thought to derive from Latin claudus, meaning "lame" or "crippled." According to Roman tradition...
Codrin is a modern Romanian masculine given name derived from the Romanian word codru meaning "forest" (from the meaning field's literal translation). The etymology of codru itself is uncertain; it may be a substratum wo...
Codruț is a Romanian male given name and surname, derived from the Romanian word codru meaning "forest," a word of uncertain origin. The name evokes images of woodlands and nature, reflecting the connection to the Carpat...
Constanța is the Romanian form of Constantia, the feminine version of the Late Latin name Constantius, which ultimately derives from the Latin word constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." The name shares its root with C...
Constantin is a Romanian and French form of Constantine, derived from the Latin name Constantinus, which itself comes from Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." The name carries a legacy of endurance and faithfulness,...
Constantina is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, ultimately derived from the male name Constantine (Latin: Constantinus), which itself comes from the name Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." Hence, Con...
Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant. EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This...
Etymology and Origins Cornel is the Romanian form of Cornelius, an ancient Roman family name. The root Cornelius possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn", which may have symbolized strength or promine...
Cornelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, being the feminine form of Cornelius. In ancient Rome, it was the nomen gentilicium borne by women of the gens Cornelia, a prominent patrician family. Etymology and Hist...
Corneliu is the Romanian form of Cornelius. The name Cornelius is a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". In the New Testament, Cornelius is a centurion who, according to Ac...
Cosmin is a masculine given name primarily used in Romania. It is the Romanian form of the Greek name Cosmas, which itself derives from the Greek word kosmos (κόσμος) meaning "order, world, universe". The name thus carri...
Cosmina is a Romanian feminine given name, derived from the masculine name Cosmin through the addition of the feminine suffix -a. The name Cosmin itself is the Romanian form of Cosmas, a Greek name (Κοσμᾶς, transliterate...
Costache is a Romanian masculine given name and surname, primarily a familiar or diminutive form of Constantin (the Romanian variant of Constantine). It derives from the Greek Kostakis, a diminutive of Konstantinos, ulti...
Costel is a Romanian masculine given name, serving as a diminutive of Constantin, the Romanian form of the Latin name Constantinus. This name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Constans, meaning “constant, steadfast....
Costică is a Romanian diminutive of the name Constantin. The root of these names is Constans, a Late Latin name meaning “constant, steadfast.” Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity, bore...
Costin is a Romanian short form (hypocorism) of the name Constantin, which itself derives from Constantine and ultimately from the Latin Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast". As a given name, Costin is predominantly m...
Costinel is a Romanian masculine given name, serving as a diminutive of Constantin. The name reflects a common pattern in Romanian onomastics where longer names are affectionately shortened, often using the suffix "-el"...
Crina is a Romanian female given name, derived directly from the Romanian word crin, meaning "lily". As a floral name, it evokes purity, beauty, and grace, which are qualities traditionally associated with the lily flowe...
Cristi is a Romanian diminutive of Cristian, the Romanian form of Christian. As a shortened, informal version of Cristian, it is often used as a given name in its own right in Romania. The root name Christian ultimately...
Cristian is the Romanian and Spanish form of Christian. The root name Christian derives from the medieval Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christian', and ultimately from Christos, the Greek word for 'anointed one'. In Engl...
Cristiana is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian. It is the feminine form of Cristiano in Italian and Portuguese, and of Cristian in Romanian. As a variant of Christina, its meaning...
Cristina is the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian form of Christina, a feminine given name with deep Christian roots. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ"...
Cristinel is a Romanian diminutive of Cristian, itself the Romanian and Spanish form of Christian. The name Christian derives from the medieval Latin name Christianus, meaning "a Christian," ultimately from Christos 1, t...
Dacian is a Romanian masculine given name derived from Dacia, the old Roman name for the region that is now Romania and Moldova. The name directly references the ancient kingdom of Dacia and its people, the Dacians, who...
Daciana is a Romanian feminine given name, derived from the masculine Dacian. The name directly references the ancient kingdom of Dacia, known as Dacia in Latin, which corresponded roughly to modern-day Romania and Moldo...
Daiana is a feminine given name widely used in Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish-speaking countries. It is a variant of Dayana, which itself is a Spanish adaptation of Diana reflecting the English pronunciation.Daiana ul...
Damian is a masculine given name used across multiple European languages, including Dutch, English, Polish, and Romanian. It derives from the Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός), which in turn comes from the Greek verb δαμάζω...
Dan is a short form of Daniel, a name widely used across many European languages. While Daniel is the full biblical form, Dan serves as a common diminutive in numerous linguistic traditions.Etymology & MeaningThe name Da...
Dana 1 is a feminine given name with roots in multiple European and Semitic languages. It primarily functions as a feminine form of the biblical name Daniel or its short form Dan, particularly in Czech, German, Romanian,...
Daniel is a masculine given name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition, derived from the name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." This etymology combines the root din (to judge) and ʾel (God), reflecting the...
Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge". It is widely used across many languages, including Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Ro...
Dănuț is a Romanian diminutive of Dan 2, which itself is a short form of the biblical name Daniel. In Romanian, the suffix -uț conveys affection or smallness, making Dănuț equivalent to “little Dan” or “dear Dan.” This f...
Daria is the feminine form of the ancient Persian name Darius. It is used in many languages, including Croatian, English, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Medieval Latin variants. The name ultimately derives from...
Darius is the Latin form of the Greek name Dareios (Δαρεῖος), which derives from the Old Persian name Darayavauš (𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁), meaning "possessing goodness" or "holding firm the good." The name is composed of the elements d...
David is a classic masculine name with enduring global appeal. Originating from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), it is derived from the Hebrew root דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name is famously associate...
Decebal is a Romanian male given name derived from the Dacian language, where it means "powerful, brave". The name is historically associated with Diurpaneus, a 1st-century king of Dacia who adopted the name Decebalus in...
Delia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, and Greek. It means "of Delos" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, given because she and her twin brother Apollo were bo...
Demetra is the Italian and Romanian form of Demeter, as well as an alternate transcription of the Greek name Δήμητρα (see Dimitra). In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility, whose...
Denis is a masculine given name derived from the medieval French forms Denys or Denis, which themselves come from the ancient Greek name Dionysius, meaning "follower of Dionysus." The name's ultimate roots trace back to...
Denisa is a feminine given name, equivalent to the English Denise, used across several European languages. It is the feminine form of Denis, ultimately derived from Dionysius, the name of the Greek god of wine, fertility...
Dezideriu is the Romanian form of Desiderius, a Latin name derived from desiderium, meaning "longing" or "desire." It entered the Romanian onomasticon through medieval Christian traditions and was associated with several...
Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...
Etymology and OriginDimitrie is the Romanian form of Demetrius, itself a Latinized version of the Greek name Demetrios. This name derives from the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, making D...
Dinu is a Romanian diminutive of Constantin, itself the Romanian form of the Latin name Constantinus. The root name ultimately derives from the Latin word constans, meaning "constant, steadfast."EtymologyThe name Dinu is...
Dionisie is the Romanian form of Dionysius, ultimately derived from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning belonging to the god Dionysos. In Greek mythology, Dionysos was the god of wine, revelry, fertility, and dance, born f...
Doina is a Romanian feminine given name derived from the word doină, meaning "folk song". The name is directly taken from the doina, a traditional Romanian musical tune style with possible ancient Middle Eastern roots. T...
Domnica is the feminine form of the Latin name Domnicus, a derivative of Domnus, from Vulgar Latin domnus meaning "lord, master" (from Latin dominus). This name was borne by a 4th-century Roman empress, the wife of Emper...
Dorel is a Romanian masculine given name, primarily used as a diminutive of either Dorian or Teodor. It is also associated with the Romanian word dor, meaning 'longing' or 'desire', which adds a poetic layer to its usage...
Dorian is a given name of Greek origin that gained literary fame through Oscar Wilde's 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, a cautionary tale of vanity and moral decay. Wilde likely derived the name from the ancient Gr...
Dorin is a Romanian masculine given name, likely derived as a form of Dorian or as a diminutive of Teodor. The name Dorian itself was popularized by Oscar Wilde in his 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, in which he m...
Dorina 1 is a Romanian feminine given name, primarily recognized as a feminine form of Dorin. This name is rooted in Balkan naming traditions and is predominantly used in Romania, where it has a cherished place among fem...
Dorinel is a Romanian male given name, functioning as a diminutive of the name Dorin, formed by adding the suffix -el. The name Dorin itself is of uncertain origin; it may be a Romanian form of Dorian or a diminutive of...