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Rodrigo
famous ruler
Origin
Germanic
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Rodrigo
Rodrigo comes from the Visigothic Germanic Hrodric, made of hrod 'fame, glory' and ric 'powerful, ruler' — meaning 'famous ruler'. The name became renowned in the Iberian world through the last Visigothic king of Spain and the Castilian hero El Cid, whose real name was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar. In both Portugal and Brazil it's a name with a strong, striking sound, blending medieval history with a modern feel.
Variants around the world
How Rodrigo sounds in other languages.
RoderickRodrigueRuggero
Famous people
- Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid)— general
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