Meaning & History
Old Romanian diminutive of Slavic names beginning with the element radŭ meaning "happy, willing" [1] . Radu Negru was the semi-legendary founder of Wallachia in the 13th century.
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People think this name is
classic informal wholesome strong strange simple serious
Sources & References
- Trubachyov, Oleg. Etimologicheskiy Slovar Slavyanskikh Yazykov (vol. 32). Moscow, 1974-, page 159.
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Entry updated May 26, 2026