Meaning & Origin
A nomadic people with origins in India, the Romani.
Roma is a girl's and boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian and Latin name for the city of Rome — one of the most historically significant cities in the world, meaning possibly 'strength' or derived from the Etruscan Rumon (river). As a given name, Roma carries the weight of civilization, art, and empire.
Roma is also used in Jewish communities (from the Hebrew meaning 'exalted') and in India as a name derived from Sanskrit Roma (hair). Over 8,140 U.S. births are recorded. Actress Roma Downey brought the name modern visibility.