The most popular women`s names in Romania

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3. Name : a word which shows how
something or somebody is called, in
order to individualize it.

4. Maria - Mary
Maria - the Latinized form of the
Greek name with origins in the New
Testament Mariana, Maria.
The meaning is not definitely
known, but there are theories according to
they which would mean "a sea of
bitterness", "rebellion" or "wanted child".
However, it is most likely
originally an Egyptian name, derived from
mrry "beloved" or mr "love".
The name was carried by several
characters in the New Testament, the most
important being the Virgin Mary, Jesus
mother and Mary Magdalene. Because of
the Virgin Mary the name has become very
popular in the Christian world, although at
certain times, in some cultures, it was
considered too sacred for daily use. MARIA TĂNASE
singer
MARIA CIOBANU
singer

5. Ioana
Ioana - Romanian feminine form of the name John, John
(St. John).
It is a variant of the Bulgarian translation of the name
John.
The name is a form of gratitude to a divinity that made
possible the birth of a child, here meaning "gift from God".
IOANA DRUGAN
actress
IOANA CRISTEA
singer

6. Ana - Anne
Ana - is a form of the
name Channah used in the Old
Testament.
These are Greek and
Latin forms, and the English
alternative is Hannah.
The name appears in
the New Testament episodic,
like that of a prophet
whorecognized Jesus as the
Messiah.
It was a popular name
in the Byzantine Empire since
the early Middle Ages, but it
has become common due to the
veneration of St. Anne, the
mother of St. Mary.
ANA BLANDIANA
poet
ANA BARBU
singer

7. Andreea
Andreea - is the feminine form of Andrew, who comes from the Greek
name Andreeas derived from the noun “ aner ” (from the genetic form Andreeas
"man").
In the New Testament the apostle Andrew is the first disciple who joined
Jesus and he was Simon Peter's brother. According to tradition he preached later in
the Black Sea region some legends say he was crucified on a X cross-shaped.
The name of St. Andrew is the protector of Romania, he came in
Dobrogea and there are various testimonies for this example: the Cave of St.
Andrew, the Spring St. Andrew, carols and folk songs.
ANDREEA ESCA
newscaster
ANDREEA MARIN
television presenter