Gilberto
Meaning of Gilberto
Originating from Germanic roots, the name Gilberto is a strong and distinguished choice for baby boys. It derives from the elements "gil," meaning "bright" or "shining," and "beraht," which signifies "famous" or "renowned." This combination gives Gilberto a meaning of "bright pledge" or "illustrious promise." The name has been embraced across different cultures, including English and Spanish-speaking communities. In English, it is pronounced as gil-BER-toh (/dʒɪlˈbər.toʊ/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as heel-BEHR-toh (/xil.ˈber.to/). Gilberto has had varying levels of popularity in the United States throughout the years, consistently maintaining a respectable rank. With its rich history and international appeal, Gilberto remains an excellent choice for parents seeking a timeless and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as gil-BER-toh (/dʒɪlˈbər.toʊ/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as heel-BEHR-toh (/xil.ˈber.to/)
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Notable People Named Gilberto
| Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, politician, and former Minister of Culture known for his musical innovation and political activism. |
| Gilberto Santa Rosa Cortés, also known as "El Caballero de la Salsa," is a renowned Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero, with six Grammy Awards and over three million records sold in the United States and Puerto Rico, and has also appeared in a comedy. |
| Gilberto Oliveira Souza Júnior, also known as Gilberto, is a Brazilian professional footballer and striker for Cruzeiro. |
| Gilberto Moraes Júnior, also known as Gilberto, is a Brazilian professional footballer and right back for Bahia. |
| Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - Gilberto José Rodríguez Orejuela was a Colombian drug lord and co-founder of the Cali Cartel, which dominated the cocaine markets in the 1990s before his capture and subsequent imprisonment. |
| Gilberto Bosques Saldívar was a Mexican diplomat and hero who rescued thousands of Jews and Spanish Republican exiles during World War II, remaining unknown for decades until after his death. |
| Gilberto Celestino is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and is currently part of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
| Gilberto Martínez Vidal is a Costa Rican ex-professional footballer known for his career as a defender. |
| Gilberto Mendoza was the president of the World Boxing Association (WBA) from 1982 until his passing, and he played a significant role in the world of boxing. |
| Gilberto Parlotti was an Italian professional motorcycle racer who competed in the FIM World Championship between 1969 and 1972 for various factories. |
| Gilberto Leonel Machado García is a retired Honduran footballer known for his career as a midfielder in Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras. |
| Gilberto Rodríguez is a Puerto Rican politician from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) who was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico in 2012. |
| Gilberto Silva - Gilberto Manuel Pereira da Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a central midfielder and right-back for S.C. Covilhã. |
| Gilberto Gerhardt is a Brazilian rower who competed in the men's double sculls event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Gilberto García Olarte, also known as Alcatraz, is a Colombian professional footballer currently playing for Deportivo Pasto. |
