Rares Forename
Approximately 11,964 people bear this name
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The name Rares has its roots in the Latin language, which was spoken in Romania during the Roman Empire. The Latin word 'rarus' means 'rare' or 'uncommon,' and it is from this word that the Romanian 'rareş' is derived.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Rares was Petru Rareş, who was the Voivode (ruler) of Moldavia from 1527 to 1538.
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| Place | Gender | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 91% | 11,573 | 1:1,733 | 220 |
| Indonesia | - | 63 | 1:4,094,661 | 171,955 |
| Canada | 100% | 61 | 1:543,170 | 13,868 |
| United States | 100% | 57 | 1:6,360,298 | 73,749 |
| Spain | 100% | 55 | 1:845,999 | 8,105 |
| England | 100% | 28 | 1:1,985,819 | 25,430 |
| Netherlands | 100% | 17 | 1:994,240 | 17,340 |
| Italy | 99% | 16 | 1:3,816,381 | 20,790 |
| France | 100% | 14 | 1:4,747,881 | 19,704 |
| India | 100% | 11 | 1:110,443,452 | 1,441,921 |
| Belgium | 82% | 11 | 1:1,044,549 | 12,446 |
| Sweden | 100% | 10 | 1:985,791 | 19,730 |
| Germany | 100% | 9 | 1:10,741,986 | 35,913 |
| Thailand | 88% | 9 | 1:7,785,090 | 119,233 |
| Switzerland | 100% | 5 | 1:1,642,699 | 15,939 |
| Denmark | - | 4 | 1:1,412,374 | 15,217 |
| Brazil | - | 4 | 1:53,559,038 | 368,334 |
| Austria | 50% | 3 | 1:2,838,067 | 11,255 |
| Greece | 100% | 2 | 1:5,467,274 | 17,678 |
| Moldova | - | 1 | 1:3,561,139 | 8,690 |
| Cyprus | - | 1 | 1:871,076 | 5,368 |
| New Zealand | - | 1 | 1:4,536,044 | 17,392 |
| Qatar | 100% | 1 | 1:2,369,605 | 59,530 |
| Czechia | - | 1 | 1:10,656,162 | 11,509 |
| Russia | - | 1 | 1:144,233,704 | 184,271 |
| Scotland | - | 1 | 1:5,350,366 | 24,769 |
| Slovakia | - | 1 | 1:5,310,063 | 9,949 |
| Ireland | - | 1 | 1:4,643,519 | 13,375 |
| Iceland | - | 1 | 1:366,017 | 7,938 |
| Hungary | - | 1 | 1:9,791,771 | 6,528 |
| Finland | - | 1 | 1:5,483,183 | 25,487 |
The alternate forms: Rareş (4,217), Rareș (2,688) & Rareš (1) are calculated separately.
Rares (1,196) may also be a surname.
Rares Forename Meaning
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The name Rares has its roots in the Latin language, which was spoken in Romania during the Roman Empire. The Latin word 'rarus' means 'rare' or 'uncommon,' and it is from this word that the Romanian 'rareş' is derived.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Rares was Petru Rareş, who was the Voivode (ruler) of Moldavia from 1527 to 1538. He is remembered as a wise and just ruler, who encouraged the development of art, culture, and education in his kingdom. Petru Rareş was also a patron of the Orthodox Church, and oversaw the construction of several important religious buildings. He was a prominent military leader in the 16th century who fought against the Ottoman Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic skill in battle, and is considered a national hero in Romania.
The name Rares is often associated with qualities like strength, courage, and intelligence, and is considered a powerful name for boys. It is also popular among parents who want to give their child a unique or distinctive name.
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