Razvan
Romanian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Razvan
The name 'Razvan' means "warrior" or "defender" and derives from the Persian word *razm* (battle), via the Romanian adaptation of the Slavic-influenced Persian name *Razvan* or *Răzvan*.
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Etymology
The name 'Razvan' means "warrior" or "defender" and derives from the Persian word *razm* (battle), via the Romanian adaptation of the Slavic-influenced Persian name *Razvan* or *Răzvan*. It is primarily used in Romanian and Moldovan cultures, often within Eastern Orthodox Christian communities, with notable historical context from the 16th-century Moldavian ruler Răzvan (Ieremia Movilă's rival).
Razvan currently ranks #3,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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