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Viorel

This name is derived from viorea, the Romanian word for the alpine squill flower or the sweet violet flower.

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Viorel is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyRomanian

Meaning and history

This name is derived from viorea, the Romanian word for the alpine squill flower (species Scilla bifolia) or the sweet violet flower (species Viola odorata). It is derived from Latin viola "violet".

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Usage: romanian

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