Rigoberta: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Bright ruler
Origin
Spanish (from Germanic Rigobert)
Pronunciation
ree-goh-BEHR-tah

Rigoberta is a Spanish (from Germanic Rigobert) name meaning “bright ruler”. It appears in our list of 200+ Tough, Badass Girl Names for a Fierce Little Force.

Meaning & Origin of Rigoberta

Meaning: Bright ruler.

Origin: Spanish (from Germanic Rigobert).

How to Pronounce Rigoberta

ree-goh-BEHR-tahIPA /riɣoˈβeɾta/

Popularity of Rigoberta

Rigoberta doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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