Gilberto
Gilberto is a Christian boy name of Old German origin, meaning “Bright pledge”.
| Meaning | Bright pledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Old German |
| Pronunciation | heel-BEHR-toh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Puerto Rico |
Meaning and origin of Gilberto
Gilberto is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Gilbert, from the Germanic elements gisil, 'pledge, hostage', and beraht, 'bright, famous'. The Normans carried Gilbert across Europe, and Saint Gilbert of Sempringham founded the only English medieval religious order. In the Portuguese-speaking world it is strongly associated with the Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil and the bossa nova singer João Gilberto.
Is Gilberto a Christian name?
Gilberto is a Germanic name rather than a biblical one, though it was carried by medieval saints. It is used by Catholic families without a strong religious meaning.
How popular is Gilberto?
Common among older generations in Latin America and Brazil; less used for babies now.
Gifts with the name Gilberto
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Spellings and variants of Gilberto
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gilberto mean?
Gilberto means 'Bright pledge'. It is of Old German origin.
Is Gilberto a Christian name?
Gilberto is a Germanic name rather than a biblical one, though it was carried by medieval saints. It is used by Catholic families without a strong religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Gilberto?
Gilberto is pronounced heel-BEHR-toh.
Is Gilberto a boy or girl name?
Gilberto is usually a boy name.