Ronaldo
Meaning of Ronaldo
Ronaldo is a popular male name with origins in multiple languages, including English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. In English, it is pronounced as ruh-NAHL-doh (/rə.ˈnɑl.do/), while the Italian pronunciation is roh-NAHL-doh (/ro.ˈnal.do/). The Portuguese pronunciation is roh-NAHL-doh (/rɔ.ˈnaw.du/), and in Spanish, it is also pronounced as roh-NAHL-doh (/ro.ˈnal.do/). Variations of the name include Ronny and Ronald.
The name Ronaldo has gained popularity over the years in the United States. In recent times, it has been consistently used for baby boys, ranking around 1800 to 1900 in popularity. However, its usage peaked in the early 2000s when it reached its highest rank at 552. It was favored by parents during that period but has since declined in popularity.
With its multicultural origins and associations with famous individuals like the legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, this name carries a sense of strength and charisma. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet accessible name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as roh-NAHL-doh (/ro.ˈnal.do/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as roh-NAHL-doh (/rɔ.ˈnaw.du/)
English
- Pronunced as ruh-NAHL-doh (/rə.ˈnɑl.do/)
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Notable People Named Ronaldo
| Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, also known as Ronaldo or Ronaldo Nazário, is a legendary Brazilian former professional footballer and owner of Brasileiro Série A club Cruzeiro and Segunda Division club Real Valladolid. |
| Ronaldo Augusto Vieira Nan is a professional footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Italian Serie B club Sampdoria. |
| Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Estrela da Amadora. |
| Ronaldo Cezar Soares dos Santos, also known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian footballer and forward for Bulgarian First League club Levski Sofia. |
| Ronaldo de Oliveira Strada, also known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian footballer and goalkeeper for Atlético Goianiense. |
| Ronaldo Pompeu da Silva is a Brazilian footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Italian Serie C Group A club Vicenza. |
| Ronaldo Henrique Silva, also known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer and forward for Novorizontino. |
| Ronaldo Marques Sereno, also known as Ronaldo, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a forward and was a member of the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship squad. |
