Gilberto

Gilberto is a masculine given name used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking cultures. It is the Romance-language form of the Germanic name Gilbert.

Gilbert is formed from Germanic elements meaning “pledge” and “bright.” The name Gilberto is common in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, and other parts of the Romance-speaking world. The English form Gilbert remains its closest cross-cultural equivalent, while nicknames such as Gil are used in various contexts.

Notable people with the name include Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil, a prominent singer-songwriter and former Minister of Culture; Brazilian footballer Gilberto Silva, who played for Arsenal and the Brazil national team; Colombian former drug cartel leader Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela; and Brazilian composer Gilberto Mendes.

See also Gilbert (name) and Gualberto, which are related forms in some Romance languages.