Rigoberto

Rigoberto is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Rigobert, from the elements ric meaning ruler and beraht meaning bright. The name has been used in Spain and across Latin America since the Middle Ages, and remains common in Spanish-speaking countries. The feminine form of the name is Rigoberta. Variants in other languages include Rigobert (French and German) and, in informal usage, Rigo as a nickname.

Notable people named Rigoberto include Rigoberto Urán, a Colombian professional road bicycle racer who has achieved podium finishes in major races such as the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France. Another historical figure is Rigoberto López Pérez, a Nicaraguan poet and journalist who assassinated Augusto César Sandino in 1934.