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Romualdo

Glorious ruler

Origin

Germanic

Used in

itespt

Origin and meaning of Romualdo

Romualdo is Germanic in origin, from Hrômwald — hrom, 'glory, fame,' and wald, 'power, rule' — meaning 'glorious ruler' or 'famous sovereign.' In Italy it is tied above all to Saint Romuald, the monk from Ravenna who founded the Camaldolese order in the eleventh century. It is used in Spain and Portugal too, with the Polish and French Romuald as cognates. Today it is a rare, ancient name with a monastic, noble flavour, chosen by those seeking solemnity and historical roots.