Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-4877635-20131123150857/@comment-6175354-20131206142326

Rwo wrote: I've found a theory this morning, saying that Rapunzel may actually be Rudaba. What do you think ? Rudaba.... as in the Persian equivalent, to the Rapunzel fairytale?

It is quite possible, that OUaT's Rapunzel will be partially inspired by the Persian legend. However, the show is using the European name.