Romansh
names are used by Romansh speakers in eastern Switzerland.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Gieri m RomanshRomansh form of
George, traditionally found in the Surselva region and in Central Grisons.
Gisep m RomanshRomansh form of
Joseph, traditionally found in the Surselva region and in central Grisons.
Hercli m RomanshRomansh form of
Härtli, a medieval German diminutive of
Hartmann and, to a lesser extent,
Hartwig. This name was early on misunderstood as a Romansh short form of
Hercules.
Iso m RomanshOf debated origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from the Germanic element
isan "iron".
Jachen m RomanshVariant of
Giachen, traditionally found in Lower Engadine, a valley in southeast Switzerland.
Juvna f Romansh (Archaic)Older form of
giuvna " girl; young woman, young lady". This name was traditionally found in the Engadine valley.
Liun m Romansh, Judeo-Anglo-NormanRomansh form and Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of
Leon. As a Judeo-Anglo-Norman name, it is also a direct derivative of Old French
liun, itself a variant of
leun "lion", while as a Romansh name, it coincides with Romansh
liun "lion"... [
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Louisia f Romansh (Archaic)19th-century variant of
Luisia. The altered spelling reflecting an attempt to make the name look more French and thus more fashionable.
Lücha m RomanshRomansh form of
Lucas, traditionally found in the Engadine valley in southeast Switzerland.
Mazzina f RomanshOld and traditional name from the Engadine valley in Switzerland of unknown meaning.
Murezzan m RomanshRomansh form of
Maurus and
Moritz, traditionally found in the Engadine valley. This name was borne by Swiss ice hockey player Murezzan Andreossi (1897 – 1958).
Nona f RomanshVariant of
Anna, traditionally found in the Lower Engadine region.
Nonna f RomanshRomansh form of
Anna, traditionally found in the Surselva region and in central Grisons.
Not m RomanshTruncated form of
Giunot and short form of
Notal. The name coincides with Romansh
not "night".
Nuot m RomanshVariant of
Not, traditionally found in the Engadine valley.