Roma (name)
Encyclopedia
Roma is a girl's given name
in many languages, and the feminine of the name Roman
in some languages. It is also a male given name in Slavic cultures. In Hindu
mythology, Roma is an alternate name for Lakshmi
, the goddess of prosperity.
It is often short for Romany, a name commonly given to girls not of Romany extraction, and rarely given to those of Romany extraction.
Another source is the fact it is the Italian
for the capital of that country, and is given in that spirit.
, from Derry
in Northern Ireland
, actress.
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
in many languages, and the feminine of the name Roman
Roman (name)
Roman is a male first name. It has distant origins dating back to the Roman Empire and the Latin language.It comes from the Latin word "romanus", which means "of Rome". In this initial sense, the title "Roman" means "a citizen of the Roman Empire", a man of Roman culture, Latin or Greek...
in some languages. It is also a male given name in Slavic cultures. In Hindu
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
mythology, Roma is an alternate name for Lakshmi
Lakshmi
Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments...
, the goddess of prosperity.
It is often short for Romany, a name commonly given to girls not of Romany extraction, and rarely given to those of Romany extraction.
Another source is the fact it is the Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
for the capital of that country, and is given in that spirit.
Bearers of the name
Roma DowneyRoma Downey
Roma Downey is an actress, singer, and producer, from Derry, Northern Ireland. She is best known as Tess's angel/employee, Monica, the main character of the TV series Touched by an Angel. She is also the wife of television producer, Mark Burnett.-Early life:Downey was born and raised in Derry...
, from Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, actress.