Radu
Meaning of Radu
Radu is a male name with Romanian origin. In Romanian, it is pronounced as RAH-doo (/'rɑdu/). The name Radu has been used for baby boys in the United States since at least 1976, and it has consistently ranked among the top 15,000 names. While its popularity has varied over the years, with occasional spikes in usage, Radu remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with an Eastern European flair. The name Radu is associated with strength and resilience, making it a great option for parents who want to give their son a strong and meaningful name.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as RAH-doo (/'rɑdu/)
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Similar Names to Radu
Notable People Named Radu
| Radu Lupu, a renowned Romanian pianist, was widely acclaimed as one of the greatest pianists of his era. |
| Radu Cantacuzino was an 18th-century Romanian prince, general, and adventurer who sought to restore his family's power in Wallachia through various schemes and encounters with influential figures. |
| Radu Beligan was a renowned Romanian actor, director, and essayist, known for his 70-year career in theatre, film, television, and radio, and for being recognized as the oldest active theatre actor by Guinness World Records in 2013. |
| Radu Mironovici was a founding member of the Legionary Movement, a far-right movement in Romania. |
| Radu III of Wallachia, also known as Radu the Handsome, was the younger brother of Vlad the Impaler and prince of Wallachia. |
| Radu Varia is a renowned Romanian art critic and art historian. |
| Radu Sîrbu is a Moldovan singer and music producer known for his time in the pop music trio O-Zone and their hit single "Dragostea Din Tei," and is currently based in Bucharest, Romania. |
| Radu Vasile was a multi-talented Romanian figure, known for his roles as a politician, historian, academic, and poet. |
| Radu Tudoran was a popular Romanian novelist. |
| Radu Goldiș - Radu Goldiş is a Romanian-born American jazz guitarist and composer. |
| Radu Muntean is a prominent Romanian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the Romanian New Wave. |
| Radu Boboc - Radu Ștefăniță Boboc is a Romanian professional footballer currently playing as a full-back for Liga I club Voluntari. |
| Radu IV the Great was a Voivode of Wallachia and the son of Vlad Călugărul, succeeding him as ruler. |
| Radu Ioan Chiriac is a Romanian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder at Astra Giurgiu. |
| Radu Pamfil was a Romanian football player known for his time with FC Baia Mare and Dinamo Bucureşti. |
