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Ribeiro

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /ʁi.ˈbej.ɾu/(European Portuguese)
/hi.ˈbej.ɾu/(Brazilian Portuguese)
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Meaning & History

Means "little river, stream" in Portuguese, ultimately from Latin riparius meaning "riverbank".

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Rootriparius
Other Languages & CulturesRivers(English) Rivière(French) Riva(Italian) Rivas, Rivera, Rivero(Spanish)

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boundaries, game show hosts, landforms, water
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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