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Raluca
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Romanian
Etymology
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It seems the name originated in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of ro Ralle, ro Rale, ro Raletos, and other old forms of ro Heraclius Heraclius, derived, through ro la Hērāclīus, from ro grc Ἡράκλειος, adjectival name of grc Ἡρακλῆς Heracles Hera's glory.For instance, Princess Domnița Rallou Caragea Rallou Caragea was nicknamed Raluca.
Pronunciation
ro /raˈlu.ka/
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Proper noun
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ro female Ancient Greek