Famous Ruler
Pronunciation: ROD-er-ik
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Roderick is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Famous Ruler". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ROD-er-ik. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ροδερίκος
ηγεμόνας του μεγάλου λαού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ROD-er-ik
IPA
/ˈrɒdərɪk/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Roderick the Great, King of Strathclyde The name Roderick carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
9th century
Historical records show that Roderick, a character in the novel 'The Name of the Rose' The name Roderick carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
12th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Roderick
leader of the great people
רודריק
מנהיג העם הגדול
Ροδερίκος
ηγεμόνας του μεγάλου λαού
Rodericus
dux populi magni
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