Roberta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Roberta Name at a Glance

Name	Roberta
Meaning	Feminine form of Robert: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Roberta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Roberta means “Feminine form of Robert: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Roberta Name Origin

Our database records Roberta under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Roberta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Roberta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Roberta

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