Imelda

Meaning & origin

Imelda is a girl's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Universal battle, from the Old German Irmhild, joining ermen 'whole, universal' and hild 'battle.' A Filipino-Catholic feminine name also honouring a medieval Italian beata venerated as patron of First Communion children, it carries the image of a strength that is complete and far-reaching, sweeping and resolute in spirit." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

Beyond its Christian heritage, Imelda is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Filipino, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Latino families, Imelda carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Imelda

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Imelda resonates in either tradition.

How Imelda sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Imelda breaks down into 6 phonemes: /IH-M-EH-L-D-AA/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Imelda — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Imelda

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Imelda maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.