Ronaldinho (given name)

Ronaldinho is a Brazilian Portuguese given name, derived from the name Ronaldo. It is a diminutive form, often used to refer to a younger person named Ronaldo or to distinguish between two or more people with the same first name. In Brazilian culture, adding "-inho" or "-inha" to a name is a common way to express affection, endearment, or smallness of stature or age. Thus, Ronaldinho essentially means "little Ronaldo." The name gained international recognition and popularity due to the fame of Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho Gaúcho, whose full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira.