Imelda
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Imelda
The name 'Imelda' means "universal battle" or "entirely fighting," derived from the Germanic elements *ermen* ("whole, universal") and *hild* ("battle").
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Etymology
The name 'Imelda' means "universal battle" or "entirely fighting," derived from the Germanic elements *ermen* ("whole, universal") and *hild* ("battle"). It is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and is notably associated with Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines.
Imelda currently ranks #4,295 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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