Roman (given name)


Roman is a masculine given name meaning from Rome, which originated within the Roman Empire, via Latin. In its initial sense, the title "Roman", denotes a member of the Roman Empire, or belonging to or identifying with Roman culture. It most likely evolved from Romulus, the legendary co-founder of Rome.
Due to Byzantine cultural influence the name Roman is widely used amongst Eastern and Western Slavs. The name day for Roman varies between countries. Román in Spanish is a popular given name in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin-America.
Variations of the name include:
Roman may refer to:

People named Roman

Pre-20th century

Modern

Fictional characters