Name Ricbert
Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Germanic
Other Forms FormsRichbert, Rigbert
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Meaning & History
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element #rîcja# "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic #rîg# or #rix# and Gothic #reiks#, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German #beraht# "bright."