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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

  • Starred in the original Star Trek series as Khan Noonien Singh
  • Known for his roles in films like 'Sayonara' and 'The Great Escape'
  • Voice actor for numerous animated films and television shows

Ricardo Arjona (1964-)

Singer-songwriter

  • One of the most successful Latin American singer-songwriters
  • Known for his romantic ballads and socially conscious lyrics
  • Won numerous awards including Grammy Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards

Ricardo Carvalho (1978-)

Footballer

  • Played as a central defender for clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid and Portugal national team
  • Won numerous trophies including Premier League titles, Champions League and European Championship