Rufino

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Rufino is derived from the Latin word "rufus" which means "red-haired". It is also associated with St. Rufinus, who was a 3rd-century martyr and is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Pronunciation
Roo-fee-no
roo-FEE-no(Spanish, Italian)
Popularity
Rufino is not a very common name and is not among the most popular names in the world. It is more commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries such as Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and Mexico.

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Rufino Name meanings & History

Rufino is derived from the Latin word "rufus" which means "red-haired". It is also associated with St. Rufinus, who was a 3rd-century martyr and is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of Rufinus. Rufino is mainly used as a first name for boys. It has a traditional and somewhat old-fashioned feel to it, which makes it perfect for parents who prefer classic names with a subtle twist.

Zodiac Sign of Rufino: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rufino:

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

U: Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Universality,Utopia

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive,Fiery

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

N: Neurosis,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neat,Nutrition,Nice

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

Rufino is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

2.) RUFINO (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: From the Latin family name Rufinus, which is derived from Rufus (red, ruddy), a name that originated as a nickname for one with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Var: Ruffino. (ROO-FEE-NO)


3.) Rufino (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Rufin, Rufus.


4.) Rufino (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) redhead


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