Radu
Derived from a Slavic root signifying joy and willingness, this shortened Romanian form carries connotations of gladness.
Meaning and origin
Radu comes from a traditional Romanian shortened form rooted in Slavic words meaning happiness and eagerness.
How to pronounce Radu
| Romanian (Romania) | RAH-doo /ˈraːdu/ |
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