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Roberto
Bright with fame
Origin
Germanic
Used in
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Popularity
#37 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Roberto
Roberto comes from the Germanic Hrod-berht, 'bright with fame, illustrious in glory'. Widespread across Europe since the Middle Ages through kings and saints, it is a solid, warm boys' classic in Italy. The forms Robert, Rupert and Roberto make it one of the most international names; in sport and cinema it has had leading figures loved around the world.
Variants around the world
How Roberto sounds in other languages.
RobertRupertRoberts
Famous people
- Roberto Rossellini— film director
- Roberto Baggio— footballer
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