Royal
From the English word royal, derived from Latin regalis through Old French, signifying someone of regal status or royal bearing.
Meaning and origin
Royal takes the English adjective royal as its forename, drawing from its classical roots in Latin regalis and Norman French roial, both ultimately tracing to rex (king).
How to pronounce Royal
| English (US) | ROY-ul /ˈɹɔɪəl/ |
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