Shem
The Israeli Names Portal

רונלד


Meaning of the name רונלד

Ronald is a name of ancient Nordic-Germanic origin that came to Hebrew through English and spread throughout the Western world in the twentieth century. The name is composed of two ancient linguistic elements: 'Regin' meaning 'counsel' or 'decision', and 'Wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. The full meaning of the name is 'ruler through counsel' or 'one who rules with wisdom', reflecting the chivalric values of the European Middle Ages, when wisdom and the ability to advise were considered important leadership qualities. The name was particularly popular in Scotland and Ireland, from where it spread throughout the English-speaking world. In Jewish culture, Ronald is a name that was adopted primarily in the twentieth century by Jewish families in England, the United States, and Canada, as part of the process of integration into Western society. Although the name has no direct Hebrew or biblical roots, it carries a deep meaning of leadership and wisdom that aligns with traditional Jewish values. Many Jews chose this name as a secular name alongside a traditional Hebrew name, as a way to adapt their Jewish identity to the Western cultural environment. The name gained particular popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, and was borne by many prominent figures in the Jewish world. Today, Ronald is perceived as an international and classic name that conveys solidity, reliability, and wisdom. In Israel, the name carries a unique character of blending Western tradition with modern Israeli identity. Parents who choose this name for their children often wish to give them a name that will facilitate their integration into the global world while maintaining values of wisdom and leadership. The name is associated with a personality of intellectual depth, analytical ability and understanding of complex situations, and a tendency to advise and guide others. Bearers of the name Ronald are often perceived as serious, responsible individuals with strategic thinking, capable of making correct decisions in times of crisis and leading communities or organizations with wisdom and integrity.

The name רונלד with vowels

רוֹנַלְד

The name רונלד in English

Ronald | Ron | Ronnie | Ronny

רונלד is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name רונלד considered international

Yes

Origin of the name רונלד from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, although Ronald is not an original Hebrew name, one can examine the spiritual meaning of the letters that compose it. The letter Resh symbolizes beginning and head, Vav represents connection and unity, Nun expresses eternity and continuity, Lamed symbolizes learning and teaching, and Dalet represents door and openness. The combination points to a personality that combines leadership with wisdom and the ability to guide others on the right path.

Gematria value for the name רונלד

290

=

200

ר

+

6

ו

+

50

נ

+

30

ל

+

4

ד

Numerology value for the name רונלד

2

=

200

ר

+

6

ו

+

50

נ

+

30

ל

+

4

ד

=

290

=

2

+

9

+

0

=

11

=

1

+

1

=

2

Famous people named רונלד

Ronald Reagan - 40th President of the United States | Ronald Fisher - British statistician and biologist | Ron Perlman - American actor | Ronnie Peterson - Swedish Formula One racing driver

Names similar to רונלד

Total times the name רונלד was registered

75 times

Graph of the name רונלד

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

רונלד — Name Meaning | שֵׁם