What Does the Name Horea Mean
The name Horea comes from Romanian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Horea below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Horea Name Meaning
RomanianFrom Romanian horă, a type of circle dance. This was the nickname of Vasile Ursu Nicola (1731-1785), a leader of a peasant rebellion in Romania. He was eventually captured, tortured and executed.
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