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Corrado
Bold counsel
Origin
Germanic
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Corrado
Corrado is a name of Germanic origin, from the elements kuoni, 'bold, brave,' and rat, 'counsel': it thus means 'bold in counsel, wise adviser.' Common in Italy, it has counterparts such as Konrad in German and Polish and Conrad in English. It was borne by kings and saints, such as Saint Conrad Confalonieri, patron of Noto. With its strong, decisive sound, it evokes firmness, wisdom and nobility of spirit — a traditional, manly name of solid character and ancient medieval dignity.
Variants around the world
How Corrado sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- San Corrado Confalonieri— saint
- Corrado Alvaro— writer
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