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Robosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
robota "work, labour, servitude", which is derived from Polish
robić "to work, to labour". It is ultimately derived from Slavic
orbota "hard work, slavery", which came from Proto-Slavic
orbь "slave"... [
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Robustian m History (Ecclesiastical, Anglicized)From the patronymic of the Roman cognomen Rōbustus, meaning “oak, oaken, (figuratively) robust, strong, vigorous, resistant, son of Robust, a descendant of Robust.” St. Robustian was an early martyr who was put to death probably in Milan... [
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Roca f GalicianGalician feminine form of
Rocco (compare Catalan
Roc). This name coincides with Galician
roca "rock".
Roch m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam"Shining "; "radiant" ;"one who lightens or makes bright "... [
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Rock m English (Rare)English form of
Rocco, traditionally used to refer to the 14th-century saint. Modern use of the name is probably influenced by the English surname
Rock and may also be inspired by the English word
rock... [
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Rocket m & f English (Rare)From the English word
rocket. The word comes from Italian
rocchetta, from Old Italian
rochetto (“rocket”, literally “a bobbin”), diminutive of
rocca (“a distaff”), from Lombardic
rocko,
rukka (“spinning wheel”), from Proto-Germanic
*rukkô (“a distaff, a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it, used in spinning thread”).
Rockingham m LiteratureThe name of character Rockingham Napier in, “Excellent Women,” by Barbara Pym.
Rockwell m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surnaem
Rockwell. A notable bearer of this name was Rockwell Kent, an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer.
Rocus m DutchVariant form of
Rochus. A known Dutch bearer of this name was the composer and conductor Rocus van Yperen (1914-1994).
Roda m ArabicThe given name of the Lebanese football player Roda Antar.
Rodaba f PersianIt is the name of a character from the Shahnama (شاهنامه). In the Shahnama, Rodaba is the daughter of Mehrab Kaboli (مهراب کابلی) and Sindokht (سیندخت). She marries Zal (زال), and together they have a son named Rostam (رستم).... [
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Rodach m Old IrishDerived from Old Irish
rod "strong, spirited, furious", itself related to
rúad "red".
Rodam f & m GeorgianGeorgian form of
Rudabeh. This name was originally feminine in Georgia, but over time it has become a unisex name.... [
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Rodehild f GermanicDerived from the Germanic elements
hrôthi "fame" combined with
hiltja "battle, fight".
Rodelind f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
hrôthi "fame" combined with Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Rodin m & f French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)Originally a pet form of given names containing the Germanic element
hrod "fame". Usage of this name nowadays is probably mainly inspired by the famous French sculptor Auguste
Rodin (1840-1917), whose surname has the same etymological origin.
Rodman m English (American, Modern)A possible variation on Rod, Rodney, and other names starting with ROD-. Two well known bearers are Rodman Philbrick (1951-), who wrote the young adult novel "Freak the Mighty", and Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling (1924-1975), a television writer known for the classic "Twilight Zone" series.
Rodmar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
hrôthi "fame" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Rodomił m PolishDerived from Slavic
rod "family, race, kind" combined with Slavic
mil "gracious, dear".
Rodomir m RussianThe first element of this name is derived from Russian
rod "family, kind, race, genus", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
rodъ "family". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace".
Rodosław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
rodu "family", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
rodъ "family". Also compare Polish
rodzic "parent", Polish
rodzina "family" and Polish
rodny "fertile"... [
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Rodosthenis m Greek (Cypriot)Derived from Greek ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Rodwald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
hrôthi "fame" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Rodzisław m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
rodzina "family", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
rodъ "family". Also compare Polish
rodzic "parent", Polish
rodu "family" and Polish
rodny "fertile"... [
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Roee m HebrewRoee (רעי or רועי) means "my shepherd" in Hebrew. It is derived from the old testament where it appears 25 times. the most famous quote is " יְהוָה רֹעִי, לֹא אֶחְסָר" (Psalms 23:1).
Roeh m African (Modern, Rare)Bassa African pronunciation of the hebrew word "Rapha," meaning "heals." Native to Ghana and Monrovia Liberia.
Roek m Dutch (Rare)Meaning uncertain. It could be a contraction of a diminutive like
Roelke or even be a variant of
Rochus. However, it is also possible that the name is derived from Dutch
roek meaning "rook" (as in, the bird).
Roelke m & f Dutch (Rare)When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the Dutch diminutive suffix
-ke to the original name... [
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Roelman m DutchThis name consists of the name
Roel - which in itself is a short form of
Roeland - with the Germanic element
man "man" added to it, by way of pet form... [
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Roelofje f & m DutchWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Roelof) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
-je to the original name... [
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Roeltje f & m Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
-tje to the original name... [
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Roṋewa m & f VendaMeans "we are given" or "we are blessed" in Tshivenda.
Rog m EnglishShort form of
Roger. Also compare
Rodge. This was the pen name of the American science fiction writer Rog Phillips (1909-1966; real name Roger Phillip Graham).
Rogatianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Rogatus. This name was borne by a Roman senator who, under the influence of the philosopher
Plotinus (3rd century AD), resigned from his job and abandoned all of his wealth in order to live a simple lifestyle as a philosopher.... [
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Róghvatr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
vróg "slander, strife" and
hvatr "active, brisk, vigorous, manly".
Rogiér m Franco-ProvençalArpitan version of
Roger. Probably shares some similarities with the Lengadocian variant
Rogièr. This is best known as being used by Rogiér Virèt, an Arpitan writer and author.
Rogue f & m EnglishFrom Breton
rog (“haughty”) or Middle French
rogue (“arrogant, haughty”), from Old Northern French
rogre, Old Norse
hrokr (“excess, exuberance”).
Rogul f KurdishDerived from Kurdish
ro meaning "sun" and
gula meaning "rose".
Rohahes m MohawkNotable bearer is musician Rohahes Iain Phillips.
Rohan m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 蕗 (ro) meaning "butterbur" combined with 繁 (han) meaning "rich, prosperous". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [
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Rohana f MorioriMeaning of this name is possibly not known. This was the name of Rohana Tapu (d. 1902) Moriori slave and wife of Owenga Moriori leader Hirawanu Tapu.
Rohani f Indonesian, MalayMeans "spiritual" in Indonesian and Malay, derived from
roh meaning "spirit, soul" (of Arabic origin).
Rohanna f English (Rare)English name of uncertain origin and meaning which seems to have first appeared in the 19th century.... [
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