Roux Name Meaning

The name Roux has both French and African origins. In French, it is derived from the word "roux," which means "red" or "russet." It is primarily used as a surname in France, often associated with individuals with red or reddish-brown hair.

In Africa, specifically in South Africa, Roux is a common Afrikaans given name for boys, derived from the French surname. Afrikaans is a language primarily spoken in South Africa and spoken by descendants of Dutch settlers.