Ryszard
Ryszard is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Polish origin, meaning “Brave ruler”.
| Meaning | Brave ruler |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Polish |
| Pronunciation | RIH-shard |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Ryszard
Ryszard is the Polish form of Richard, from the Germanic ric, ruler, and hard, brave or strong. The name came to Poland through Western Europe and became especially common in the twentieth century. The journalist Ryszard Kapuściński is a well-known modern bearer. Familiar forms include Rysiek and Ryś, the latter also the Polish word for lynx.
Is Ryszard a Christian name?
Ryszard is used in Catholic families and honours St Richard of Chichester, a thirteenth-century English bishop, though it is valued more for its meaning than for a saint.
How popular is Ryszard?
Familiar in Poland, mostly among older men.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ryszard mean?
Ryszard means 'Brave ruler'. It is of Germanic, via Polish origin.
Is Ryszard a Christian name?
Ryszard is used in Catholic families and honours St Richard of Chichester, a thirteenth-century English bishop, though it is valued more for its meaning than for a saint.
How do you pronounce Ryszard?
Ryszard is pronounced RIH-shard.
Is Ryszard a boy or girl name?
Ryszard is usually a boy name.