#Romanian names

• Afloarei — Romanian surname predominantly found in the historical region of Moldavia. Structurally, it is a matronymic name formed by merging the preposition 'a' (indicating lineage or belonging) with the inflected genitive form of the feminine noun 'floare' (Floarea), originally signifying the son or descendant of a woman named Floarea.
• Agăstin — A regional, folk, or archaic form of the masculine given name Augustin; a proper personal name historically used especially in the rural communities of Transylvania and Banat. It originates from the Latin 'Augustinus' (derived from 'Augustus'), carrying the etymological meaning of 'the venerable', 'the majestic', or 'consecrated by augury', integrated into Romanian onomastics through religious channels and phonetically adapted to local dialects.
• Albu — An extremely frequent and widespread Romanian surname across the entire country, derived onomastically direct from the color adjective 'alb'; a name historically borne by various native figures in culture, sports, and politics; a local hydronymic element.
• Albulescu — A Romanian surname widespread across the entire country, derived onomastically through patronymic suffixation from the baseline adjective 'alb' or the root name Albu; historically borne by major native cultural figures, including the famous actor Mircea Albulescu.
• Alessiu — An archaic or regional Romanian onomastic variant of the masculine given name Alexe or Alecu, itself derived from the Greek name Alexios, which carries the etymological meaning of 'protector' or 'defender of men'. It is occasionally found as a surname or in historical Transylvanian documents.
• Alexandrescu — A highly widespread Romanian surname, formed as a patronymic from the core given name Alexandru. Throughout history, the name has been borne by numerous prominent cultural, literary, and scientific figures (such as the poet Grigore Alexandrescu or the composer Romeo Alexandrescu), being deeply rooted in the social and onomastic structure of all Romanian historical regions.
• Alexoi — A rare Romanian surname derived through hypocoristic suffixation from the anthroponymic root Alexe or Alexandru, using the augmentative-affective suffix '-oi'. In certain historical regions of Romania, the term also designates local microtoponyms, such as valleys, hills, or small rural settlements historically named after the owners or first inhabitants of those lands.
• Alisie — A Romanian anthroponym and surname, originating as a regional variant or phonetic derivative of the biblical name Elisha (Elisei/Ilisie). In contemporary onomastics, it has gained prominence in tech and finance.
• Alunescu — A Romanian surname historically derived from the base noun 'alun' (hazel) or 'alună' (hazelnut); typically originated in rural communities to designate an individual from an area rich in hazel trees or associated with harvesting these fruits.
• Alupei surname — A Romanian surname, predominantly widespread in the Moldavia region and the northern part of the country; an anthroponymic proper name historically derived from a nickname or a phonetically altered regional form (possibly linked to the root 'lup' with prefixation or local phonetic influences). Personalities bearing this name have been active in various public fields, including elite sports, art, and academia.
• Alvirescu — An extremely rare Romanian surname, structurally assembled from a given name of Western or Hispanic origin (such as Alvaro or Alvire) combined with the specific native patronymic suffix '-escu'; an anthroponymic identity marker indicating filiation or genealogical descent from a family with Transylvanian or neological influences.
• Amandachi — A rare Romanian surname, historically specific to the Moldavian geographic region. Etymologically, it is a patronymic derivative formed by appending the Greek hypocoristic suffix '-achi' (meaning 'little' or 'son of') to the base name Amand or Amanda, structurally integrated into local onomastics to denote lineage.
• Amățoaei — A rare Romanian surname, historically specific to the Moldavian geographic region. Etymologically, it is a matronymic derivative formed by appending the popular suffix '-oaei' to a base nickname or name derived from the root 'Amăț-' or 'Amați'.
• Amuzescu — A rare Romanian surname, derived within the local onomastic field by applying the traditional patronymic suffix '-escu' to a root linked to the verb 'amuza' or the nickname 'Amuza'. It evokes the social and linguistic structure of rural areas, where names were often formed from behavioral traits (a cheerful, funny person) or from the lineage of an ancestor so nicknamed.
• Amzescu — A Romanian surname, formed within the local anthroponymic field by applying the traditional patronymic suffix '-escu' to the base name Amza. It indicates direct descent from an ancestor who bore the name or nickname Amza, being encountered predominantly in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia.
• Amzoiu — A Romanian surname, formed within the local anthroponymic field by applying the traditional augmentative or family patronymic suffix '-oiu' to the base name Amza. Characteristically found in the southern regions of Romania, this name indicates descent from a prominent ancestor who bore the name or nickname Amza.
• Amzuca — An extremely rare Romanian surname or a feminine given name with a diminutive character, formed in popular speech by adding the hypocoristic suffix '-uca' (with an affectionate or diminishing value) to the onomastic root Amza. It evokes traditional forms of endearment from rural communities that later became independent names.
• Amzuica — A rare Romanian surname, formed in regional onomastics by applying the traditional hypocoristic and diminutive suffix '-uica' to the base nominal root Amza. This name evokes a linguistic structure specific to Oltenia and Muntenia, where pet names used within families over time became official, hereditarily transmitted names.
• Amzuloiu — A Romanian surname, formed within the local anthroponymic field by applying the compound augmentative or patronymic suffix '-uloiu' to the base name Amza. It is a name characteristic of shepherding and farming settlements in the sub-Carpathian areas of Muntenia and Oltenia, denoting affiliation with the lineage of a respected ancestor.
• Anamaria — A compound feminine given name, highly popular in Romanian and Christian onomastics, resulting from the structural fusion of the names Ana (derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace', 'favor', or 'mercy') and Maria (derived from the Hebrew Miryam, with meanings associated with 'beloved', 'star of the sea', or 'bitterness'). This symbolic name reunites the spiritual values of both major biblical figures, representing nobility, purity, and blessing.