Gilberto
/ɡihɫ-BEHR-tohɡihɫ-BERTOH/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Gilberto is a English name meaning "Bright oath". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Gilberto is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements *gisal* meaning "pledge, hostage" and *berht* meaning "bright, famous."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡihɫ-BEHR-tohɡihɫ-BERTOH
IPA ɡɪɫˈbɛɹˌtoʊ/, /ɡɪɫˈbɝtoʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡihɫ-BEHR-tohɡihɫ-BERTOH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gilberto
- · Gilberto Gil - Brazilian musician
- · Gilberto Silva - Brazilian footballer
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