Roma and Rumanian are the same names?

The Roma are a European people living throughout Europe and beyond, but originating from India a thousand years ago.  The Rumanians are a separate people of around 30 million, living in Rumania, in the Republic of Moldavia and in some neighboring countries.  Their language, Rumanian is a neo-Latin language.

The word “Rom” is from the Sanskrit word “Domba”, signifying “artist; artisan who creates or works with his hands”; in Romani the word "Rom" means "human being".  The name “Rumanian” comes from the name of the city Rome.

They are therefore two distinct peoples, having different origins, languages and cultures.  Although Rumania has the largest Romani minority – just under 2 millions, this is a coincidence only, all Roma are not Rumanian and all Rumanians are not Roma.

Source: "La voix des Rroms"