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Raniero
Army counsel
Origin
Germanic
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Origin and meaning of Raniero
Raniero is of Germanic origin, from Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel,' and hari, 'army' — meaning 'counsellor of the army' or 'wise warrior.' Reaching Italy in the early Middle Ages, it is tied to the cult of Saint Ranieri, patron of Pisa, honoured each year with the spectacular Luminara. The cognates Rainer and Rainier are common in German- and French-speaking lands. In Italy it is a traditional, rather rare name with a medieval, lordly ring, prized by those seeking an unusual choice with deep roots.
Variants around the world
How Raniero sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- San Ranieri da Pisa— saint
- Ranieri III di Monaco— prince
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