Robinho
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Robinho
Robinho is a Portuguese diminutive form of Roberto, which derives from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame" (from "hrod" meaning fame and "beraht" meaning bright).
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Etymology
Robinho is a Portuguese diminutive form of Roberto, which derives from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame" (from "hrod" meaning fame and "beraht" meaning bright). The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and gained international recognition through the footballer Robinho (Robson de Souza), who popularized it globally in the early 2000s.
Robinho currently ranks #14,181 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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