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Name Origin

Ricardo is a Spanish and Portuguese given name, a variant of Richard. It originates from Germanic elements meaning 'strong' (ric) and 'ruler' or 'power' (hard).

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Famous People

Ricardo Montalbán (1920-2009)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Khan Noonien Singh in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  • Starred in the TV series Fantasy Island

Ricardo Arjona (1964-)

Singer-songwriter

  • One of the best-selling Latin American musicians of all time
  • Known for his romantic ballads and socially conscious lyrics

Ricardo Carvalho (1978-)

Footballer

  • Former Portuguese international defender
  • Won numerous titles with FC Porto and Chelsea