"Raluca" meaning in All languages combined

See Raluca on Wiktionary

Proper name [Romanian]

IPA: /raˈlu.ka/ Audio: LL-Q7913 (ron)-KlaudiuMihaila-Raluca.wav
Etymology: It seems the name originated in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of Ralle, Rale, Raletos, and other old forms of Heraclius (“Heraclius”), derived, through Latin Hērāclīus, from Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), adjectival name of Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklês, “Heracles”, literally “Hera's glory”). For instance, Princess Rallou Caragea was nicknamed Raluca. Etymology templates: {{wp}}, {{wp|ro:+}}, {{der|ro|la|Hērāclīus}} Latin Hērāclīus, {{der|ro|grc|Ἡράκλειος}} Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios) Head templates: {{head|ro|proper noun|||||g=f|g2=|head=}} Raluca f, {{ro-proper noun|f}} Raluca f
  1. a female given name from Ancient Greek Wikipedia link: Domnița Rallou Caragea Tags: feminine
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