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Name Origin

Ronaldo is a Portuguese and Spanish masculine given name, derived from the Germanic name 'Rondald' which means 'ruling counsel' or 'wise ruler'. It is a combination of the elements 'hrun', meaning 'glory' or 'fame', and 'wald', meaning 'rule' or 'power'.

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Famous People

Ronaldo Nazário (1976-)

Footballer

FIFA World Cup Winner (1994, 2002)
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner
Leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (1985-)

Footballer

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner
UEFA European Championship Winner (2016)
Multiple Champions League titles

Similar Names

Ronald Ronal Ronan Renato

Sibling Names

Cristiano

Shares a strong cultural connection as it's commonly used in Portugal alongside Ronaldo.

Sofia

A classic Portuguese name, offering a beautiful balance to the strength of Ronaldo.