Edmundo

Edmundo is a masculine given name of Iberian origin, chiefly used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. It is the Iberian form of Edmund, derived from the Old English Eadmund, from ead meaning wealth or fortune and mund meaning protector. The combination is commonly interpreted as “rich guardian” or “protector of wealth.” In Portuguese and Spanish, the name is pronounced roughly as ehd-MOON-doh, with regional variations. Variants include Edmond (French, English), Edmund (English), and Edmondo (Italian).

The name has historical usage in Iberian and Latin American contexts and is common among Portuguese-speaking communities in Brazil and Portugal, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain and Argentina. In popular culture, several notable individuals bear the name, including Edmundo, the Brazilian footballer born in 1971 who played as a forward for clubs such as Flamengo and Fiorentina, and Edmundo Ros, a Trinidadian-born musician who popularized Latin-influenced dance music in mid-20th-century Britain.

As a given name, Edmundo appears in literature, film, and religious contexts within Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions, occasionally rendered as San Edmundo in religious references. The name remains in use across Latin Europe and the Americas, reflecting its cross-cultural roots.