Rivaldo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Rivaldo is a Latinized version of the name Rui Valdo, which means 'famous ruler' in Portuguese.
Pronunciation
ree-VOW-doo
ri-VAHL-doh
Popularity
Rivaldo is not a common name outside of Brazil, and it is not ranked on any international baby name charts.

cartoon of the name Rivaldo
Cartoon of Rivaldo

Rivaldo Name meanings & History

Rivaldo is a Latinized version of the name Rui Valdo, which means 'famous ruler' in Portuguese. Meaning uncertain, possibly a variant of Rinaldo, possibly influenced by Portuguese rio, Latin rivus meaning "river". A famous bearer is the Brazilian former soccer player Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira (1972-), who is usually known by only his first name. Rivaldo is used primarily as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Rivaldo: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rivaldo:

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

V: Vexing,Versatility,Vivacious,Variety

A: Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative

L: Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Liaison,Legal,Luscious

D: Dutiful,Demanding,Doting,Determined,Daddy,Domestic

O: Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete

Rivaldo is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira is a retired Brazilian football player who is considered one of the best footballers of all time. He played for clubs such as Barcelona, Milan, and Olympiacos, and has won numerous titles and awards throughout his career.

Related Names to Rivaldo

Rui, Valdo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho