Rigoberta

The first name Rigoberta is a rare female variant of the Italian and Spanish name Rigobert, which in turn is derived from the French form of the ancient German name Ricbraht. Translated, it means 'the radiant ruler'.

What does the name Rigoberta mean?

Rigoberta is a little-known female form of Rigobert, occurring in Italian and Spanish-speaking areas. This form has its roots in the French Rigobert and ultimately in the Old High German name Ricbraht. The meaning is 'the radiant ruler'. The name is composed of the Old High German elements rihhi, meaning 'rich', 'powerful', or 'rule', and beraht, meaning 'radiant', 'famous', or 'shining'. Related male forms include Richbert, Rigbert, and Rigoberto.

Where does the name Rigoberta come from?

Rigoberta has its origins in Old High German and means 'the radiant ruler'. The word components rihhi stand for 'rich', 'powerful', or 'rule', while beraht means 'radiant', 'shining', or 'famous'. The name is common in Italian and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Rigoberta?

Ri-go-ber-ta

When is the name day of Rigoberta?

The name day for Rigoberta is celebrated on January 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, one can see where the name Rigoberta is particularly common. In Germany, the distribution is as follows: 25.0% in Bavaria, 25.0% in Berlin, 25.0% in Hamburg, and 25.0% in Hesse. Currently, there are no statistical data available for Austria. In Switzerland, Rigoberta is also prevalent in the following cantons: 25.0% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, 25.0% in Neuchâtel, 25.0% in Ticino, and 25.0% in Uri.

Famous people

• Rigoberta Manchu (human rights activist and Nobel laureate)