Radu

Radu Meaning & Origin

About Radu
The name "Radu" is of Romanian origin and is derived from the Slavic word "rad" meaning "happy" or "joyful." It is a masculine name that signifies someone who brings joy and happiness to others. People named Radu are often described as cheerful, optimistic, and sociable individuals who have a positive impact on those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Radu are male.

Radu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 D UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑdu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Radu in Braille

Here's how to represent Radu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Radu in braille

How to Spell the Name Radu in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Radu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Radu in sign language

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