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Geraldino is a rare diminutive of the Portuguese name Geraldo, which is a Romance derivation of Gerald. Translated, the name means "the one who rules with a spear" or "the ruler with a spear."
What does the name Geraldino mean?
The name Geraldino is a less common Portuguese diminutive of Geraldo, a Romance variant of Gerald. Its meaning can be interpreted as "the one who rules with a spear" or "the ruler with a spear." The origin of the name is found in Old High German, derived from the components ger, meaning "the spear," "the throwing spear," or "the trident," and waltan, meaning "to rule," "to manage," "to govern," or "the ruler." Feminine forms include Geralda, Geralde, Geraldina, Geraldine, and Geraldyn.
Where does the name Geraldino come from?
Geraldino has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning "the one who rules with a spear."
How do you pronounce Geraldino?
Geraldino is pronounced approximately as 'Geh-ral-dino'.
When is the name day of Geraldino?
The name day for Geraldino is celebrated on December 5 and 7.
Popularity
In Germany, Geraldino is a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918 on the list of the most common male baby names. The best placement was achieved in 2013 with a rank of 3,619. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at rank 8,008 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874.
Frequently asked questions about the name Geraldino
What is the origin of the name Geraldino?
Geraldino comes from Old High German and is a less common Portuguese diminutive of Geraldo. The name is also found in Italian and Portuguese-speaking regions.
What does the name Geraldino mean?
The meaning of Geraldino can be interpreted as 'the one who rules with a spear' or 'the ruler with a spear.' It is composed of the elements 'ger' for spear and 'waltan' for to rule.
How popular is the name Geraldino?
Geraldino is a rather rare name and is not among the most common first names in the countries where it is found. Nevertheless, it has a certain cultural charm, especially in Portuguese-speaking regions.