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Spanish/Portuguese · Boy name

Eduardo

“wealthy guardian”

About the name Eduardo

Eduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, an Old English name formed from ead, ‘wealth’ or ‘fortune’, and weard, ‘guardian’. The name spread to the Iberian Peninsula from England; the Portuguese royal form Duarte was borne by King Duarte, whose mother was the English princess Philippa of Lancaster. Notable bearers include the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida and the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano.

Meaning
wealthy guardian
Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
eh-DWAR-do(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Edwardo
  • Edoardo
  • Eduard

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Middle names for Eduardo

  • Eduardo James
  • Eduardo Alexander
  • Eduardo Michael
  • Eduardo Antonio
  • Eduardo Luis

Questions about Eduardo

What does Eduardo mean?
Eduardo is a Spanish name meaning "wealthy guardian".
How do you pronounce Eduardo?
Eduardo is pronounced eh-DWAR-do, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Eduardo?
Variants of Eduardo include Edwardo, Edoardo, Eduard.

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