Germanic · Girl name
Imelda
“whole battle”
About the name Imelda
Imelda is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the name Irmhild. The name is composed of the elements ‘irmin’, meaning ‘whole’ or ‘universal’, and ‘hild’, meaning ‘battle’. It became established in Italy and Spain, where it is still in use. A notable historical bearer is Blessed Imelda Lambertini, a fourteenth-century Italian girl venerated as the patron of first communicants. Another well-known figure is Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, recognized for her influence and her extensive shoe collection.
- Meaning
- whole battle
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- im-MEL-dah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Imelda
- Imelda Maria
- Imelda Isabel
- Imelda Sofia
- Imelda Lucia
- Imelda Carmen
Questions about Imelda
- What does Imelda mean?
- Imelda is a Germanic name meaning "whole battle".
- How do you pronounce Imelda?
- Imelda is pronounced im-MEL-dah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Imelda?
- Variants of Imelda include Irmhild.
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