Type Region
Usage Romanian

Meaning & History

From Slavic volxŭ meaning "foreigner, Roman", from the Germanic word walhaz. This was the name of a historic principality that was located in southern Romania. It united with Moldavia in 1859 to create the Kingdom of Romania.

Related Names

Rootvolxŭ
VariantValahia
Other Languages & CulturesWealas(Anglo-Saxon) Vlashko(Bulgarian) Wales(Dutch) Wales(English) Galles(French) Walachei, Wales(German) Galles(Italian) Valachia(Late Roman) Włochy(Polish) Gales(Portuguese) Gales(Spanish)
Entry added December 1, 2024