Romani
names are used by the Romani, a nomadic people who live mainly in Europe and the Americas.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Emperor m English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)Middle English (especially representing the title given to the head of the Roman Empire) from Old French
emperere, from Latin
imperator ‘military commander’, from
imperare ‘to command’, from
in- ‘towards’ +
parare ‘prepare, contrive’.
Enon m Romani (Archaic)Variant of the biblical place name
Ænon (also rendered as
Aenon). Aenon near Salim, is the site mentioned by the Gospel of John (3:23) as one of the places where John was baptising people, after baptizing Jesus in Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan... [
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Fawnie f RomaniDerived from the Romani word
fawnie "ring; finger ring".
Femi f Romani (Archaic)Almost certainly a corruption or short form of
Euphemia. This name has been in use from at least the early 1800s onward.
Floure f RomaniA bona fide cognate of
Flora, this name is derived from the Romani adjective
floure "flowery".
Gillie f RomaniDerived from the Romani word
djilia "song", which ultimately goes back to Sanskrit
kheli "play; sport".... [
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Grauni f RomaniDirectly taken from the Romani word
grauni "jewel; gem".
Jessamy f English, RomaniWhile in modern times this name is sometimes considered a blend of
Jessa and
Amy, it is actually an old form of
Jasmine which was used from the late 1700s onwards.
Jeta f RomaniRomani name of unknown origin and meaning.
Jilí f Romani (Caló)Caló name derived from the vocabulary word
jilí "innocent; unblamable; without agenda (malicious or otherwise)".... [
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Kashi m RomaniPossibly derived from Romani
kasht "wood" or "forest".
Katitzi f RomaniRomani diminutive for Katarina or Kati, meaning "little Kati".
Kem m RomaniRomani name derived from
cam meaning both "sun" and "to love".
Kennick m RomaniDirectly taken from Romani
kennick "house-dweller", ultimately derived from Romani
ken "house".
Khulai m Romani (Archaic)Derived from (Turkish) Romani
khulai "gentleman". This name has been found from at least the early 1800s onward.
Kisaiya f RomaniEither a corruption of
Keziah or else derived from or influenced by Romani
kissi "purse" (ultimately from Sanskrit
koza "box; pocket; cask; treasure; bud").
Ladin m RomaniRomani name of uncertain origin and meaning; current theories, however, include a short form of
Aladdin. This name was in use in the 1800s.
Lala f RomaniDirectly taken from Romani
lala "ruby; red; fiery".... [
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Lash m RomaniLash is the Romani variation of the name
Louis and means ‘renowned warrior’. This Romani boy name had its heyday in the 19th century, particularly among them Americans... [
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Lel m RomaniDerived from the Romani word
lel "to take; to receive".