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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

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (1985-)

Footballer

  • Five-time Ballon d'Or winner
  • Five-time UEFA Champions League winner
  • UEFA European Championship winner (2016)
  • Most international goals scored by a male player (123)