Ricardo
| Pronunciation | Spanish: [riˈkaɾðo] Portuguese: [ʁiˈkaɾðu] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Spanish, Portuguese |
| Meaning | 'strong in rule' |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Riccardo, Richard, Rick, Chico |
Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks 'king, ruler' + *harduz 'hard, brave'. It may be a given name, or a surname.