Ryszard
Brave ruler
GenderBoyOriginPolishSay itRIH-shardPopularityUncommon
Pronounced RIH-shard
About the name Ryszard
Ryszard is the sturdy Polish form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler.' It has an old-world charm still cherished today.
Courageous and observant, with a storyteller's charm.
Fun fact
Ryszard Kapuściński's globe-trotting reportage made him one of Poland's literary icons.
Nicknames for Ryszard
RysiekRyś
Variations
RysiekRyśRyszardek
Famous people named Ryszard
- Ryszard Kapuściński (journalist and author)