"Rodrigues" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rodrigues" Meaning

Rodrigues is a common Portuguese and Galician surname of French and Basque origin. It is derived from the name of the 16th-century Portuguese explorer Gaspar Dias Rodrigues, who settled in South Africa in 1507. In the Cape Verde Islands, the name is also associated with the toponymic name for a small island called Rodelas, but more likely originated in southern Portugal.

"Rodrigues" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Rodrigues"

Example 1: Proper Noun - Mathematician

Rodrigues wrote a famous paper on differential equations in 1816.

Example 2: Surname - Person's Name

Meet Rodrigues, the new employee at our firm.

Example 3: Adjective - Verb Form

As a pitcher, Rodrigues was known as a hard thrower.

Example 4: Place Name

The island of Rodrigues is a part of the Mauritius republic.

Example 5: Binary/Variant - Alternative Form

Rodriguez is a common misspelling of the name Rodrigues.