Romansh is a language that’s spoken in eastern Switzerland, particularly in the mountain region. It has the same Latin roots as the other romance languages (French, Italian, and Spanish), but it also has a flair to it that’s phonetically different from the others.
Like with any other language, Romansh names have meanings that vary widely, so you’re sure to find one that reflects what you have in mind when you think of your darling baby girl. For instance, if you’re looking to emphasize a specific aspiration or value, like strength, a name like Teigra (meaning “tigress”) may be the perfect fit.
Many Romansh names refer to being from certain places in the region–for example, Madlaina means “woman from Magdala.” This can be great if you want to honor a specific part of Switzerland that your family’s from. The names themselves are beautiful, though–even if you don’t have ties to a place like Latium, your daughter can still wear the name Ladina with pride.
If you prefer to give your girl a faith-based name that also reflects the Romansh language, there are many choices for that as well. One of the most popular is the name Ioana, which means “God is gracious.”
Naming your child can be a very personal thing as names can be used to signify culture and values that are important to you. The Romansh language has a lot of variety in it, so honoring that culture while still incorporating your values is uncomplicated.
Aita
Meaning: Agata
Origin: Romansh
Alexi
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Greek
Allegra
Meaning: Cheerful
Origin: Italian
Andrina
Meaning: Andreas
Origin: Romansh
Angiola
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Greek
Aurelia
Meaning: Gild
Origin: Romansh
Auriol
Meaning: Gold
Origin: Romansh
Basilissa
Meaning: Kingly
Origin: Greek
Beata
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Latin
Catarina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Cornelia
Meaning: Horn
Origin: Latin
Cosmin
Meaning: Order
Origin: Romansh
Cybele
Meaning: Mythological nature goddess worshiped as the Great Mother in Asia Minor
Origin: Romansh
Dorina
Meaning: Romansh name for Dorothy
Origin: Greek
Emma
Meaning: Universal
Origin: German
Guida
Meaning: Wide
Origin: Greek
Iona
Meaning: Refers to a Scottish island
Origin: Norse
Lidia
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Greek
Liviu
Meaning: Unknown
Origin: Romansh
Luzia
Meaning: Light
Origin: Latin
Madlaina
Meaning: Romansch form of Magdalena
Origin: Romansch
Mattia
Meaning: A gift of God
Origin: Romansh
Mihal
Meaning: Like God
Origin: Romansh
Moreno
Meaning: Brunette
Origin: Maltese
Ottavia
Meaning: Eighth
Origin: Romansh
Peder
Meaning: Rock
Origin: Greek
Petrica
Meaning: A rock
Origin: Romansh
Ramuna
Meaning: Advice and protector
Origin: German
Sarina
Meaning: Serene
Origin: Latin
Silvan
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: Latin
Staschia
Meaning: Romansch version of Anastasia
Origin: Romansh
Teigra
Meaning: Tiger
Origin: Romansh
Tonia
Meaning: Praiseworthy
Origin: Latin
Ursina
Meaning: Bear
Origin: Latin
Valentin
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Romanch
Varena
Meaning: True
Origin: Romansh
Victorin
Meaning: Winner
Origin: Romansh
Viturin
Meaning: Conqueror
Origin: Romansh
Zepla
Meaning: Sibilla
Origin: Romansh
Zia
Meaning: Luzia
Origin: Romansh
