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)

Sibling name ideas

ZofiaWandaMartaKrzysztof

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