Imelda - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Imelda \i-mel-

is pronounced ee-MEL-dah. It is of Old German and Italian origin, and its meaning is "universal battle". The name of a 14th-century virgin Spanish saint. Also made famous by Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos. Actress Imelda Staunton.

Imelda has 4 variant forms: Amelda, Himalda, Imalda and Ymelda.

Baby names that sound like Imelda are Emelda and Amelida.

Imelda is a very common first name for women (#888 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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