The word "ruggeri" is spelled in accordance with Italian pronunciation rules. It is pronounced as /ruˈdʒeːri/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "ru" with a short "u" sound, followed by "gge" which is pronounced with a hard "g" and a long "e". The final syllable is pronounced as "ri" with a rolling "r" sound. This pronunciation is commonly heard in Italian and is typically used in reference to the surname of Italian footballer, Andrea Ruggeri.
Ruggeri is an Italian surname which is derived from the word ruggero.
The name Ruggero is of Germanic origin, specifically from the Old High German name Hrodgar. Hrodgar is composed of the elements hrod meaning fame and gar meaning spear.
Over time, Hrodgar evolved into different forms in various European languages. In Italian, it became Ruggero, which eventually led to the surname Ruggeri.