Roberto
roh-BEHR-toh
Boy · German
Meaning: Bright fame, of the shining fame
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Robert
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright fame, shining renown
- Pronunciation
- RAH-bert
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Alternate spellings
RobertoItalian / Spanish
Italian and Spanish form.
Cultural associations
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Robert Frost
1874–1963
American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life.
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