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Name Origin

Roméo is a French masculine given name derived from the Italian name Romeo. It is most famously associated with William Shakespeare's tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet,' where Romeo Montague is the male protagonist known for his passionate love for Juliet Capulet.

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Famous People

Roméo Dallaire (1946-)

Lieutenant-General

  • Commanded the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda during the Rwandan genocide.
  • Advocate for human rights and genocide prevention.

Roméo Lavia (2004-)

Professional footballer

  • Midfielder for Southampton F.C.
  • Belgian international youth player.

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