400+ Beautiful Romanian Orthodox Baby Names (Biblical & Modern 2025) Meanings & Significance

Asad Amin

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Introduction

Choosing a name for your baby is a beautiful journey, deeply intertwined with identity, heritage, and faith. For families with ties to the Romanian Orthodox Church, this decision often carries profound spiritual and cultural significance. Romanian Orthodox baby names are not merely labels; they are echoes of history, whispers of saints, and declarations of faith, rooted in a rich tradition spanning centuries. These names are a beautiful way to honor your spiritual heritage and connect your child to a vibrant community of faith. This guide from Teamnamecraft.com will explore a treasure trove of names, offering a blend of traditional, biblical, and saint-inspired options, each imbued with deep meaning and a special place in Romanian culture. We hope this resource helps you find the perfect name that resonates with your heart and spirit.

📜 About the Romanian Orthodox Church

The Romanian Orthodox Church holds a unique position in Christianity as the only major Latin-based Orthodox church. Its history is apostolic, tracing its roots back to Saint Andrew the Apostle, who is believed to have preached in the territory of Scythia Minor (modern-day Dobrogea, Romania) in the 1st Century AD.

Formally organized over centuries and becoming autocephalous in 1885, the Church is the spiritual home to the vast majority of Romanians. A central practice in the faith is the Onomastică (Name Day). In Romania, celebrating one’s Name Day—the feast day of the saint whose name you bear—is often more significant than celebrating a birthday. Baptism is a major sacrament, and parents (along with Godparents or Nași) traditionally choose Romanian Orthodox baby names to ensure the child has a heavenly intercessor throughout their life.

🧒 Boy Names from the Romanian Orthodox Church

Here are 50 timeless Romanian Orthodox baby names for boys, ranging from powerful biblical figures to beloved local saints.

No.	Name	Meaning	Religious/Cultural Significance
1	☦️ Andrei	Manly, Brave	Patron Saint of Romania (St. Andrew the Apostle).
2	🦁 Ioan	God is Gracious	St. John the Baptist is highly revered in Romania.
3	👑 Ștefan	Crown, Wreath	St. Stephen the Great (Voivode) & St. Stephen the Martyr.
4	⛪ Nicolae	Victory of the People	St. Nicholas is a major favorite for children and protection.
5	🛡️ Gheorghe	Farmer, Earth-worker	St. George, the Great Martyr and victory bearer.
6	🕊️ Matei	Gift of God	St. Matthew the Evangelist.
7	🕯️ Luca	Light, Bringer of Light	St. Luke the Evangelist and physician.
8	🧱 Constantin	Constant, Steadfast	St. Constantine the Great, emperor who legalized Christianity.
9	🤴 Vasile	Kingly, Royal	St. Basil the Great, one of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
10	⚔️ Mihai	Who is like God?	Archangel Michael, leader of the heavenly hosts.
11	🎺 Gabriel	God is my Strength	Archangel Gabriel, the messenger of Good News.
12	⛰️ Petru	Rock, Stone	St. Peter the Apostle, the rock of the church.
13	📖 Pavel	Small, Humble	St. Paul the Apostle, essential to early Christianity.
14	🌾 Dumitru	Devoted to Earth	St. Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer, protector of Thessaloniki.
15	✝️ Cristian	Follower of Christ	Directly derived from Christos; very popular in Romania.
16	🔥 Ilie	The Lord is my God	The Holy Prophet Elijah (Saint Ilie).
17	🐟 Teodor	Gift of God	St. Theodore the Recruit or St. Theodore the General.
18	📜 Grigore	Watchful, Alert	St. Gregory the Theologian.
19	☀️ Ciprian	From Cyprus	St. Cyprian the Mage turned Martyr.
20	🏛️ Iustin	Just, Fair	St. Justin Martyr the Philosopher.
21	💧 Iordan	Flowing Down	Refers to the River Jordan where Christ was baptized.
22	🔨 Iosif	God will Increase	St. Joseph the Betrothed/Protector.
23	🌍 Cosmin	Order, Decency	St. Cosmas, an unmercenary healer/doctor.
24	🛡️ Alexandru	Defender of Men	St. Alexander; a name of kings and martyrs.
25	🌿 Florin	Flower, Flourishing	Associated with Palm Sunday (Floriile).
26	🏛️ Adrian	From Hadria	St. Adrian of Nicomedia.
27	⚔️ Sebastian	Venerable	St. Sebastian the Martyr.
28	🦅 Silviu	Of the Forest	St. Silouan (monastic connection).
29	⚖️ Dan	Judge	One of the 12 tribes/Prophet Daniel.
30	🎻 David	Beloved	The Prophet and King David (Psalmist).
31	🦁 Marcu	Warlike/Hammer	St. Mark the Evangelist.
32	⚡ Iulian	Youthful	St. Julian of Tarsus.
33	🏰 Emilian	Rival/Eager	St. Emilian the Confessor.
34	🏔️ Marius	Male, Manly	Often associated with the Virgin Mary (masculine form).
35	🕊️ Spiridon	Basket/Spirit	St. Spyridon the Wonderworker.
36	📜 Efrem	Fruitful	St. Ephraim the Syrian (New Martyr).
37	💫 Lucian	Light	St. Lucian of Antioch.
38	🛡️ Valeriu	To be Strong	St. Valerius.
39	🤴 Anton	Priceless	St. Anthony the Great, father of monasticism.
40	🧱 Traian	Enduring	Historical Roman Emperor, culturally significant.
41	🌟 Nectarie	Nectar of Life	St. Nektarios of Aegina (Healer of cancer).
42	🗝️ Petre	Rock	Variant of Petru.
43	🐻 Urs	Bear	St. Ursus (rare but traditional).
44	⚔️ Sergiu	Servant/Protector	St. Sergius of Radonezh.
45	🌿 Viorel	Bluebell Flower	Celebrated on Palm Sunday (Floriile).
46	⛪ Casian	Hollow/Vain	St. John Cassian, born in Dobrogea, Romania.
47	📜 Filip	Lover of Horses	St. Philip the Apostle.
48	🕊️ Rafael	God has Healed	Archangel Raphael.
49	☀️ Aurel	Golden	St. Aurelius; culturally classic.
50	🛡️ Vlad	Rule/Glory	Historical ruler name; traditionally Orthodox.

👧 Girl Names from the Romanian Orthodox Church

These Romanian Orthodox baby names for girls capture grace, virtue, and the legacy of holy women.

No.	Name	Meaning	Religious/Cultural Significance
1	🌹 Maria	Beloved/Bitterness	The Theotokos (Virgin Mary); most popular name.
2	🔦 Elena	Shining Light	St. Elena (Mother of Constantine the Great).
3	👼 Ana	Grace	St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary.
4	🕊️ Ioana	God is Gracious	Feminine of Ioan (St. John).
5	🙏 Parascheva	Preparation (Friday)	St. Parascheva of Iași (Protector of Moldavia).
6	✝️ Cristina	Follower of Christ	St. Christina the Great Martyr.
7	🌸 Florina	Flower	Celebrated on Palm Sunday (Floriile).
8	👑 Ștefania	Crowned	Feminine of Ștefan.
9	⛪ Ecaterina	Pure	St. Catherine of Alexandria (Great Martyr).
10	🛡️ Alexandra	Defender of Men	St. Alexandra the Empress.
11	🎁 Teodora	Gift of God	St. Theodora of Sihla (Romanian Saint).
12	🕯️ Mihaela	Who is like God?	Feminine form of Archangel Michael.
13	🎺 Gabriela	God is my Strength	Feminine form of Archangel Gabriel.
14	🌅 Anastasia	Resurrection	St. Anastasia (Deliverer from Potions).
15	🕊️ Irina	Peace	St. Irene.
16	⛰️ Petra	Rock	Feminine of Petru.
17	💜 Violeta	Violet Flower	Celebrated on Palm Sunday.
18	🤱 Natalia	Christmas Day	St. Natalia.
19	🎻 Daniela	God is my Judge	Feminine of Daniel.
20	🌿 Vasilica	Royal/Queenly	Feminine of Vasile (St. Basil).
21	🧠 Sofia	Wisdom	St. Sophia and her three daughters.
22	💫 Iulia	Youthful	St. Julia the Martyr.
23	📜 Andreea	Brave/Manly	Feminine of Andrei (Patron of Romania).
24	🛡️ Valentina	Strong/Healthy	St. Valentine/Valentina.
25	☀️ Aurelia	Golden	St. Aurelia.
26	🌍 Georgeta	Earth-worker	Feminine of Gheorghe (St. George).
27	💎 Margareta	Pearl	St. Margaret the Virgin.
28	🏰 Elisabeta	God is my Oath	St. Elizabeth (Mother of John the Baptist).
29	🌊 Marina	Of the Sea	St. Marina (Margaret).
30	🦁 Tatiana	Organizer	St. Tatiana of Rome.
31	🌿 Oana	Grace (Variant)	Shortened affectionate form of Ioana.
32	🕊️ Nicoleta	Victory of People	Feminine of Nicolae (St. Nicholas).
33	🔥 Ilinca	The Lord is God	Feminine form of Ilie (Elijah).
34	🏺 Magdalena	Of Magdala	St. Mary Magdalene.
35	📖 Paula	Humble/Small	St. Paula.
36	⚔️ Veronica	True Image	St. Veronica (who wiped Christ’s face).
37	✨ Ruxandra	Dawn/Light	Historic Romanian princess name.
38	🌑 Melania	Black/Dark	St. Melania the Younger.
39	🎶 Larisa	Citadel	St. Larissa.
40	🦌 Xenia	Hospitality/Stranger	St. Xenia of St. Petersburg.
41	💧 Lidia	From Lydia	St. Lydia of Thyatira.
42	🐑 Agneza	Pure/Lamb	St. Agnes.
43	🦁 Daria	Possessing Good	St. Daria.
44	🍯 Marta	Lady/Mistress	St. Martha (Sister of Lazarus).
45	❤️ Iubita	Beloved	Cultural term of endearment turned name.
46	🌾 Rodica	Fertile/Productive	Distinctly Romanian, often connected to harvest.
47	🌠 Stela	Star	Reference to the Star of Bethlehem.
48	🧱 Constantina	Steadfast	Feminine of Constantin.
49	🕊️ Justina	Fair	St. Justina.
50	👑 Raluca	Glory/Light	Traditional Romanian name with Greek roots.

📖 Biblical Romanian Baby Names

When parents search for Romanian Christian baby names, they often turn directly to the Bible. These names are scriptural, powerful, and easily recognized within the Orthodox community.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	🍎 Eva	Life	The first woman; mother of all living.
2	🧔 Adam	Earth/Man	The first man created by God.
3	👑 Sara	Princess	Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac.
4	🐑 Avraam	Father of Many	Patriarch Abraham.
5	🌧️ Noe	Rest/Comfort	Noah, builder of the Ark.
6	🏹 Ionatan	God has Given	Jonathan, friend of David.
7	🕊️ Estera	Star	Queen Esther, savior of her people.
8	📜 Moise	Drawn from Water	Moses, the Lawgiver.
9	🎼 Miriam	Sea of Bitterness	Sister of Moses and Aaron.
10	🍞 Betuel	House of God	Biblical figure (Father of Rebecca).
11	🦁 Samson	Sun	The strong Judge of Israel.
12	⛰️ Aaron	Mountain of Strength	The first High Priest.
13	🌅 Rut	Companion	Ruth, great-grandmother of David.
14	⚔️ Ghedeon	Feller/Hewer	Gideon, the Judge/Warrior.
15	🌿 Tamar	Date Palm	Biblical ancestress of Christ.
16	🧱 Ieremia	God will Uplift	Prophet Jeremiah.
17	🏛️ Solomon	Peace	King Solomon the Wise.
18	💫 Rebeca	To Tie/Bind	Wife of Isaac.
19	🏺 Lazar	God has Helped	Lazarus, raised from the dead.
20	🍇 Efraim	Fruitful	One of the tribes of Israel.

☦️ Orthodox Romanian Saint Names

Choosing Orthodox Romanian saint names ensures your child has a powerful intercessor. These names specifically highlight saints who are deeply venerated in Romanian Orthodoxy, including local martyrs and monastics.

For more ideas, check out our full list of Bulgarian Orthodox Baby Names

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	🏰 Brâncoveanu	(Surname/Honorific)	Honoring the Holy Martyrs Brâncoveanu.
2	🕯️ Teodora	Gift of God	St. Theodora of Sihla (Cave dweller).
3	📖 Dimitrie	Earth-lover	St. Dimitrie Basarabov (Patron of Bucharest).
4	🕊️ Calinic	Good Winner	St. Callinicus of Cernica.
5	📜 Iosif	God Increases	St. Iosif the New of Partoș.
6	🐺 Ghelasie	Laughter	St. Ghelasie of Râmeț.
7	⛰️ Paisie	Child of God	St. Paisius (Velichkovsky or Aghiorite).
8	⚔️ Daniil	God is Judge	St. Daniil the Hermit (Advisor to Stefan the Great).
9	🌿 Visarion	Of the Forest	St. Visarion (Confessor of Transylvania).
10	⛪ Antim	Blossom	St. Antim Ivireanul (Hieromartyr).
11	🛡️ Sofronie	Prudent	St. Sofronie of Cioara.
12	🕯️ Sava	Old Man/Elder	St. Sava (Brancovici).
13	🌞 Ieronim	Sacred Name	Religious figure revered in local tradition.
14	📜 Varlaam	Son of the People	St. Varlaam (Metropolitan of Moldavia).
15	🏛️ Dosoftei	Gift of God	St. Dosoftei (Metropolitan).
16	✝️ Chiriac	Of the Lord	St. Chiriac from Tazlău.
17	🏺 Ioan	Grace	St. Ioan Jacob the Hozevite (Romanian-Holy Land Saint).
18	👑 Neagoe	New	St. Neagoe Basarab (Prince).
19	⛰️ Oprea	To Stop/Hold	St. Oprea Miclăuș (Martyr).
20	⛪ Iachint	Hyacinth	St. Hyacinth of Vicina.

🛡️ Unique Romanian Orthodox Church Names

For parents seeking unique Romanian Orthodox Church names that stand out but remain respectful of tradition, these selections are perfect. They are less common in modern playgrounds but rich in history.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	🌅 Ambrozie	Immortal	St. Ambrose of Milan.
2	🏛️ Cipriana	From Cyprus	Feminine unique form of Ciprian.
3	🕊️ Serafim	Fiery One	St. Seraphim of Sarov.
4	⚔️ Emilian	Rival	St. Emilian of Durostorum.
5	🌿 Filofteia	Lover of God	St. Filofteia of Argeș (Child Saint).
6	⛰️ Nectaria	Nectar	Feminine form of Nectarie.
7	📜 Codruț	Forest	Traditional Romanian nature name (God’s creation).
8	🦅 Achim	God will Establish	Short for Ioachim (St. Joachim).
9	⚖️ Iustina	Just	St. Justina.
10	💧 Tudora	Gift of God	Old Romanian form of Teodora.
11	🦁 Leon	Lion	St. Leo the Great.
12	🕯️ Luminita	Little Light	Associated with the Light of Christ (Pascal).
13	🤴 Valeriu	Strong	St. Valerius.
14	⚔️ Haralambie	Joyful Light	St. Haralambos (Protector against plague).
15	🌍 Dionisie	Of God	St. Dionysius.
16	🕊️ Paraschiv	Preparation	Masculine form of Parascheva.
17	⛪ Zenovia	Life of Zeus	St. Zenobia (Martyr).
18	🛡️ Octavian	Eighth	Roman martyr roots.
19	📜 Sever	Stern/Serious	St. Severus.
20	🌿 Anisia	Fulfillment	St. Anysia of Thessaloniki.

🛁 Romanian Orthodox Baptism Names

Romanian Orthodox baptism names are often chosen based on the church calendar near the baby’s birth date. These names are classic, highly sacramental, and widely accepted by priests for the baptismal certificate.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	👶 Vasile	Kingly	Celebrated Jan 1st.
2	🌊 Ion	Grace	Celebrated Jan 7th.
3	⚔️ Gheorghe	Farmer	Celebrated April 23rd.
4	👑 Constantin	Steadfast	Celebrated May 21st.
5	👸 Elena	Light	Celebrated May 21st.
6	🗝️ Petru	Rock	Celebrated June 29th.
7	📖 Pavel	Humble	Celebrated June 29th.
8	🔥 Ilie	Lord is God	Celebrated July 20th.
9	🌹 Maria	Beloved	Celebrated Aug 15th & Sept 8th.
10	🛡️ Alexandru	Defender	Celebrated Aug 30th.
11	✝️ Mihail	Like God	Celebrated Nov 8th.
12	🎺 Gavril	Strength	Celebrated Nov 8th.
13	☦️ Andrei	Brave	Celebrated Nov 30th.
14	🎅 Nicolae	Victory	Celebrated Dec 6th.
15	⛪ Ștefan	Crown	Celebrated Dec 27th.
16	🌿 Florin	Flower	Celebrated Palm Sunday (Variable).
17	👼 Ana	Grace	Celebrated Sept 9th.
18	🎁 Teodor	Divine Gift	Celebrated on “Saint Theodore Saturday”.
19	🧠 Sofia	Wisdom	Celebrated Sept 17th.
20	🕯️ Parascheva	Friday	Celebrated Oct 14th.

🌿 Modern Romanian Orthodox Names

While tradition is key, many parents want Modern Romanian Orthodox names that sound contemporary but retain religious validity. These names fit perfectly in both a church ledger and a modern classroom.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	🕯️ Luca	Light	Very trendy, biblical.
2	⚔️ David	Beloved	Timeless yet currently #1 in popularity.
3	👑 Antonia	Priceless	Modern feminine of Anton.
4	🦁 Ayan	Gift of God/Time	Modern usage, often associated with St. John.
5	🕊️ Maia	Mother/Nursing	Often associated with Maria/Mary.
6	🎼 Daria	Upholder	St. Daria, sounds very modern.
7	🏹 Darius	Kingly	St. Darius, popular modern boy name.
8	💎 Clara	Bright/Clear	St. Clara (Western/Eastern overlap).
9	🌹 Ema	Universal	Short for Emanuela (God with us).
10	⛪ Mihai	Like God	Classic that never ages.
11	🛡️ Victor	Winner	St. Victor.
12	📜 Robert	Bright Fame	St. Robert (rare, but accepted).
13	🌿 Olivia	Olive Tree	Symbol of peace (Biblical).
14	🤴 Eduard	Guardian	St. Edward the Martyr.
15	🎻 Cezar	Long Hair/Ruler	St. Caesarius.
16	🦅 Albert	Noble	St. Albert.
17	🌌 Selena	Moon	St. Selene/Alexandra.
18	💧 Iris	Rainbow	Symbol of God’s promise.
19	⚡ Felix	Lucky/Happy	St. Felix.
20	🦁 Marc	Warlike	Short, punchy version of Marcu.

Eastern Orthodox Baby Names

Broaden your search with these Eastern Orthodox baby names, popular not only in Romania but across the wider Orthodox world. These names reflect the shared heritage of Eastern Christian traditions.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Nikolai	Victory of the people	Popular across all Slavic Orthodox countries.
2	Anastasia	Resurrection	A beloved name in Eastern Orthodoxy, honoring many saints.
3	Dimitri	Follower of Demeter	Revered saint, popular in Greece, Russia, and Romania.
4	Sophia	Wisdom	Widely popular, representing divine wisdom.
5	Alexei	Defender, helper	Popular in Russia, associated with tsars and saints.
6	Ksenia	Hospitable	Saint Xenia, revered across Slavic Orthodox traditions.
7	Ivan	God is gracious	Slavic form of John, immensely popular.
8	Elena	Bright, shining one	Common across Greece, Russia, and Romania.
9	Sergei	Servant, protector	Popular Russian Orthodox name.
10	Olga	Holy, blessed	Early saint in Rus’, popular in Slavic Orthodox.
11	Mikhail	Who is like God?	Archangel Michael, popular in all Orthodox traditions.
12	Theodora	Gift of God	Byzantine empresses and saints bear this name.
13	Georgi	Farmer	Saint George, universally loved in Orthodoxy.
14	Tatiana	From Tatius	Roman origin, popular in Russia and Romania.
15	Kirill	Lord	Saint Cyril, apostle to the Slavs.
16	Svetlana	Light	Slavic name, popular in Eastern Orthodox countries.
17	Fyodor	Gift of God	Russian form of Theodore.
18	Vasilisa	Queenly	Old Slavic name, popular in folklore and saints’ lives.
19	Andrei	Manly, brave	Universal Orthodox name, especially in Slavic lands.
20	Katarina	Pure	Common Slavic form of Catherine.

Traditional Romanian Baby Names

Delve into the heart of Romanian culture with these traditional Romanian baby names. These names have stood the test of time, reflecting the enduring heritage and beauty of the nation.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Bogdan	Gift of God	Classic Slavic-Romanian name, deeply rooted.
2	Doina	Folk song	Unique Romanian name, symbolizing national art.
3	Dragoș	Dear, precious	Ancient Romanian name, associated with rulers.
4	Ruxandra	Dawn, bright	Historic Romanian noble name.
5	Radu	Joy, gladness	Traditional ruler’s name, signifies happiness.
6	Luminița	Little light	Beautiful and unique Romanian name.
7	Vlad	To rule	A strong, historically significant Romanian name.
8	Viorica	Violet flower	Beloved Romanian flower name.
9	Mircea	To praise, peace	Noble Romanian name, often borne by princes.
10	Rodica	Fruitful	Traditional name, symbolizing prosperity.
11	Horia	Celebratory dance	Represents traditional Romanian festivities.
12	Ileana	Bright, shining one	A popular traditional name, often in folklore.
13	Tudor	King of the people	Romanian historical name, a variant of Theodore.
14	Ancuța	Little Ana	Affectionate and traditional diminutive.
15	Rareș	Rare, unique	Traditional name, gaining modern appeal.
16	Codruța	Little forest	Evokes the natural beauty of Romania.
17	Costin	Constant, steadfast	Traditional diminutive of Constantin.
18	Sorina	Sun	Feminine form of Sorin.
19	Ovidiu	From Ovidius	Honoring the Roman poet, significant in Romanian culture.
20	Aura	Breeze, golden	Poetic and traditional.

🏁 Conclusion

Choosing from the vast array of Romanian Orthodox baby names is a beautiful way to honor heritage and faith. Whether you choose a strong, traditional name like Gheorghe or Maria, or prefer a unique saint’s name like Casian or Filofteia, you are gifting your child a spiritual identity that connects them to the rich history of the Romanian church.

Remember to check the Sinaxar (Calendar of Saints) near your due date for inspiration!

Still deciding? Browse more faith-based baby name lists and naming tips on Teamnamecraft.com.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Romanian Orthodox baby names unique?

They blend Latin linguistic roots with Eastern Orthodox spiritual traditions, creating names that are both melodic and deeply religious.

Are these names still popular today?

Yes, names like Andrei, Maria, David, and Elena remain top choices for Romanian parents in 2025.

Can anyone use these names even if not from this faith?

Absolutely! Most of these names are Biblical or classical (like Alexander or Sophia) and are beautiful for any child.

What are popular saint-based names?

St. Andrew (Andrei), St. Nicholas (Nicolae), and St. Parascheva are among the most venerated and popular.

Do these names include pronunciation guidance?

Generally, Romanian is phonetic. For example, “Ion” is pronounced “Yon,” and “Gheorghe” sounds like “Gyor-geh.”

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