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I have come across this name a few times on wikipedia, and it intrigued me. I searched for it here and found it on Mrs Claire's list of Ladino names, but I am still puzzled. I assume that it does mean "rich," but is it just an elaboration? I do not know very much about Ladino names - where is Richenza from? The noblewomen named Richenza on wikipedia seem to be Germanic.
Any information about Richenza? TIA :)
Any information about Richenza? TIA :)
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I have always thought it to be a feminine form of Richard,the only references I have found lists it as such but I could be wrong
www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Ricarda
www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources/KateMonk/England-Medieval/Norman.htm
RICHARD
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, French, German, Czech
Pronounced: RICH-ard (English), ree-SHAR (French), RIKH-ahrt (German) [key]
Means "brave power", derived from the Germanic elements ric "power, rule" and hard "brave, hardy". The Normans introduced this name to Britain.
www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Ricarda
www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources/KateMonk/England-Medieval/Norman.htm
RICHARD
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, French, German, Czech
Pronounced: RICH-ard (English), ree-SHAR (French), RIKH-ahrt (German) [key]
Means "brave power", derived from the Germanic elements ric "power, rule" and hard "brave, hardy". The Normans introduced this name to Britain.
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