Roberto
Meaning of Roberto
Roberto is a distinguished male name of Spanish and Italian origin, pronounced roh-BEHR-toh. It is the Spanish and Italian form of the name Robert, which means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance." The name Roberto carries a strong cultural heritage, often associated with notable figures in sports, arts, and history across Spanish-speaking and Italian-speaking countries. Variations of the name include Bert, Bobby, and Robert. In the United States, Roberto has maintained steady popularity over the years, consistently appearing in baby name rankings since the early 20th century. Its timeless appeal makes it a classic choice for parents seeking a name that embodies both tradition and charisma.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as roh-BEHR-toh (/roʊˈbɛrtəʊ/)
Italian
- Pronunced as roh-BEHR-toh (/roʊˈbɛrtoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Roberto
| Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a Brazilian philosopher, jurist, and politician known for his work in various fields including legal theory, philosophy, social and political theory, and economics, as well as for his role in the transition to democracy in Brazil. |
| Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker was a legendary Puerto Rican professional baseball player known for his 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. |
| Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his versatility as a forward or attacking midfielder, currently playing for Al-Ahli and the Brazil national team. |
| Roberto Bolaño Ávalos was a celebrated Chilean novelist, short-story writer, poet, and essayist, known for his award-winning works such as "Los detectives salvajes" and "2666," and is considered a significant Latin American literary figure. |
| Roberto Carlos Braga Moreira, also known as "the King," is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and influential figure in Latin music, having sold over 70 million albums worldwide. |
| Roberto Durán Samaniego, a Panamanian Mexican former professional boxer, held world championships in four weight classes and was known for his formidable punching power and excellent defense. |
| Roberto Benigni is an Italian actor, comedian, and director known for his Academy Award-winning performance in the film Life Is Beautiful. |
| Roberto Cavalli is an Italian fashion designer known for his exotic prints and the sand-blasted look for jeans, with his high-end fashion house offering luxury clothing, perfume, and leather accessories. |
| Roberto Clemente Jr. is a baseball broadcaster and former professional baseball player from San Juan, Puerto Rico, known for his famous father, Roberto Clemente Sr., the first Latin American player to compile 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball history. |
| Roberto Gargiani is an Italian architectural historian and full professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). |
