Roberta
Meaning of Roberta
Roberta is a feminine name with English origins. It is derived from the masculine name Robert, meaning "bright fame" or "famous one". The name Roberta has been used since the 19th century and gained popularity in the early 20th century. It has associations with strength, intelligence, and independence. Some notable bearers of the name include Roberta Flack, an American singer-songwriter, and Roberta Bondar, a Canadian astronaut. The name can be pronounced as ruh-BUR-tuh in both American and British English. Variations of the name include Robbie and Bobbie. In recent years, the popularity of the name Roberta has declined but it still remains a classic choice for parents seeking a timeless and elegant name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as ruh-BUR-tuh (/rəbˈɜːtə/)
American English
- Pronunced as ruh-BUR-tuh (/rəbˈɝtə/)
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Notable People Named Roberta
| Roberta Cleopatra Flack is a retired American singer known for her No. 1 singles and influence on the quiet storm subgenre of contemporary R&B. |
| Roberta Lynn Bondar is a Canadian astronaut, neurologist, and consultant, known as Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. |
| Roberta Peters was an American coloratura soprano. |
| Roberta Sarah Karmel is an American attorney, the Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, and the first female Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| Roberta M. Feldman - Roberta Feldman is an American architect and educator known for her work in revitalizing and preserving low-income neighborhoods in Chicago. |
| Roberta Taylor - Roberta Alexandra Mary Taylor is a well-known English actress and author, recognized for her roles in EastEnders and The Bill. |
| Roberta Pinotti is an Italian politician who served as the Italian Minister of Defence from 2014 to 2018. |
| Roberta F. Colman, originally Roberta Fishman, was a notable American biochemist. |
| Roberta Beach Jacobson is an American journalist, humorist, and early ezine editor. |
| Roberta Jamieson - Roberta L. Jamieson, OC is a Canadian lawyer and First Nations activist, known for being the first Indigenous woman to earn a law degree in Canada and for her groundbreaking appointments in various government positions. |
| Roberta Guaspari is an American violinist and music educator known for her work in Harlem, New York, and was portrayed by Meryl Streep in the film "Music of the Heart." |
| Roberta Baskin is an American journalist and nonprofit director, known for co-founding the AIM2Flourish global learning initiative at Case Western Reserve University. |
| Roberta J. Nichols is an engineer and retired manager at Ford Motor Company, known for her work in electric vehicle external strategy and as a founding member of the advisory board for the College of Engineering - Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT) at the University of California, Riverside. |
| Roberta Cordano - Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano is the 11th president of Gallaudet University and the first deaf woman to hold this position, as well as the first deaf woman to become president of a U.S. university. |
| Roberta Groner is an American athlete known for competing in long-distance events. |
