Radu
RAH-doo
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
30
Peak Year
#5 in 1976
First Recorded
1976
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Romanian name derived from the Slavic word 'rad', meaning 'joy', 'happy', or 'willing'. It conveys a sense of cheerfulness and enthusiasm.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Radu cel Mare
Prince of Wallachia who reigned for a long period.
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