Ramiro
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ramiro
The name Ramiro means "wise protector" or "renowned counselor," derived from the Germanic elements *ragin* ("counsel") and *māri* ("famous").
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Etymology
The name Ramiro means "wise protector" or "renowned counselor," derived from the Germanic elements *ragin* ("counsel") and *māri* ("famous"). It is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and was notably borne by several medieval kings of León and Asturias.
Ramiro currently ranks #1,074 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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