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Name Origin

Roman is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It derives from the word 'Roma,' meaning 'Rome,' the capital city of Italy. The name traditionally signifies strength, power, and connection to Roman history and culture.

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Famous People

Roman Abramovich (1966-)

Businessman, Politician

  • Owner of Chelsea Football Club (2003-2022)
  • Russian oligarch and philanthropist

Roman Polanski (1933-)

Film director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor

  • Academy Award-winning director (Rosemary's Baby)
  • Directed notable films like Chinatown and The Pianist

Roman Kemp (1993-)

Radio presenter, Television personality

  • Known for his work on Capital FM
  • Appeared on reality shows like I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!