Boy name
Richard name meaning
“brave ruler”
Richard is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning “brave ruler”. It combines ric, meaning “ruler or power”, with hard, meaning “brave or strong”. The form Richard spread through several European languages, with its meaning drawn from the combination of these two name elements.
What does Richard mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Richard
From a Germanic name combining ric, 'ruler or power', and hard, 'brave or strong'. Richard spread through several European languages.
Name combinations with Richard
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Richard, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Richard as a first name
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Richard Vicky
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler achieve victory through every worthy struggle.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Vicky: victory; victor
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Richard Jeffrey
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler bring peace to those around him.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Jeffrey: peace
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Richard Baja
Interpretation
A picture of a courageous ruler, strong as hardened steel.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Richard Pradipta
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler shine brightly throughout his own life.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler pursue excellence throughout every life journey.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Safari: journey
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler preserve order and purity throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Pranata: order; organizer
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
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Richard Erwinsyah
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler also become a friend to his troops.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Erwinsyah: army friend; king
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Interpretation
May an older brother lead courageously and achieve lasting success.Meaning of each word
- Richard: brave ruler
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Kaka: an older sibling
Richard as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler remain honorable, healthy, and physically fit.Meaning of each word
- Fandi: sir, respected person
- Richard: brave ruler
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
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Interpretation
A picture of a happy, courageous ruler beside the River Kelvin.Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Richard: brave ruler
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler remain courteous and serve as a support.Meaning of each word
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Richard: brave ruler
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler bring gifts of goodness to his country.Meaning of each word
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Richard: brave ruler
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
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Interpretation
A picture of a courageous ruler whose brilliance shines without limit.Meaning of each word
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
- Richard: brave ruler
- Ananto: boundless, endless
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Febriansyah Richard Bintang
Interpretation
A picture of a courageous February king shining like a star.Meaning of each word
- Febriansyah: February and king
- Richard: brave ruler
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
Richard as a last name
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Gilang Richard
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler possess brilliance that shines brightly throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Richard: brave ruler
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Interpretation
May a courageous ruler guard everyone like a star above.Meaning of each word
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Tara: star in the sky
- Richard: brave ruler
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Dipo Richard
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler become a lamp for those around him.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Richard: brave ruler
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Interpretation
A picture of a courageous ruler shining brightly in a valley.Meaning of each word
- Dean: valley, land between hills
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
- Richard: brave ruler
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Manggala Richard
Interpretation
May a courageous ruler lead others and bring good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Richard: brave ruler
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Arga Richard
Interpretation
A picture of a courageous ruler towering like a mountain peak.Meaning of each word
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Richard: brave ruler
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How to pronounce Richard
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦏ꦳ꦂꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮠᮁᮓ᮪ |
Is Richard a boy’s name?
Yes, Richard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Richard ranks #350 among boy names in our data sample (58 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Richard
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Richard
- Richard Kevin · b. 1980
- Richard Louhenapessy · b. 1955
- Richard Mainaky · b. 1965
- Richard Kyle · b. 1987
- Richard Oh · b. 1959
- Richard Sambera · b. 1971
- Richard Sualang
- Richard Christian Franklin Muttler · b. 1969
- Richard Hamonangan Pasaribu
- Richard Ivander · b. 1998
- Richard Lee
- Richard Liem · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Richard
What is the meaning of Richard?
Richard means brave ruler. From a Germanic name combining ric, 'ruler or power', and hard, 'brave or strong'. Richard spread through several European languages.
Is Richard a boy’s name?
Yes, Richard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Richard?
Richard is of European origin.
How many syllables does Richard have?
Richard has 2 syllables (Ri-chard) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Richard?
Richard ranks #350 among boy names in our data sample (58 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Richard?
Some ideas: Richard Vicky; Fandi Richard Bagas; Gilang Richard.
Famous people named Richard?
Notable people named Richard include Richard Kevin, Richard Louhenapessy, Richard Mainaky.
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