The baby name Ricardina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': {'ipa': 'ri.kaɾˈdi.na', 'respelling': 'ree-kar-DEE-nah'}, 'English': {'ipa': 'rɪkɑrˈdiːnə', 'respelling': 'rik-ar-DEE-nuh'}, 'Italian': {'ipa': 'ri.karˈdiː.na', 'respelling': 'ree-kar-DEE-nah'}}.
Ricardina is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ricardina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': {'ipa': 'ri.kaɾˈdi.na', 'respelling': 'ree-kar-DEE-nah'}, 'English': {'ipa': 'rɪkɑrˈdiːnə', 'respelling': 'rik-ar-DEE-nuh'}, 'Italian': {'ipa': 'ri.karˈdiː.na', 'respelling': 'ree-kar-DEE-nah'}}.
Ricardina is Germanic in Origin.
Ricardina is a feminine derivative of Ricardo in Portuguese and Spanish (from Germanic Richard: ric “ruler, power” + hard “brave, hardy”), with the affectionate -ina suffix. The name therefore carries the meaning “brave ruler” or “strong in rule.” As with many Iberian diminutives, Ricardina can function both as a pet form and as an independent given name. Italian parallels appear with Riccardina (from Riccardo), reflecting the same Germanic roots filtered through Romance languages.
Usage is rare but documented in Portugal and the Azores, with occurrences in Brazil via Lusophone migration; it appears sporadically in Spain, and Italian records show Riccardina. Related forms include Ricarda (Spanish/Portuguese/Catalan), Riccarda/Riccardina (Italian), and Richarda (Germanic), while Scotland has the antiquated Richardina. Informal nicknames include Rica, Rina, Dina, or Ricki. Though not widely used today, Ricardina offers vintage Iberian charm with a clear, time-tested meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #172 | 38 | 4,575 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| PT | 0 | #248 | 3 | 4,161 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #334 | 18 | 8,539 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #350 | 105 | 7,952 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #534 | 525 | 14,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #644 | 8 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #836 | 16 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #911 | 31 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,042 | 37 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Ricardina is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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