Imelda
/IH-M-EH-L-D-AA/
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.
Get Imelda's full report — patron saint, feast day & a portrait — freeQuick — what every Christian parent asks about Imelda:
How well does Imelda fit your family?
This page tells you what Imelda means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
Unlock Imelda's score — free
Six signals — scored for your family & heritage, not in the abstract:
Meaning & origin
Yes — Imelda is a Christian girl name of Tagalog origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
Common among Filipino, Italian, Spanish families, Imelda carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Imelda
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Imelda lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Imelda's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Imelda's saint & feast day →What does Imelda's numerology say?
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.
Imelda's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Imelda's full reading →
Does Imelda go with your family's names?
Imelda breaks into 6 sounds: /IH-M-EH-L-D-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Imelda sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Imelda beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Imelda — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Imelda
If Imelda resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Imelda
Explore more names
Keep exploring names like Imelda — by tradition, by meaning, or by first letter.
Common questions about Imelda
What does the name Imelda mean?
Imelda 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.." It is a girl name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Imelda a boy or girl name?
Imelda is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Imelda?
Imelda is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, Italian, Spanish families.
Is Imelda a Christian name?
Yes. Imelda is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Imelda mean in Tagalog?
Imelda originates from Tagalog, where it 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.."
What are common nicknames for Imelda?
Common short forms of Imelda include Imee.
What is the numerology of Imelda?
Imelda has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
Is Imelda a saint's name?
Yes — Imelda is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of First Communion children.
See how Imelda scores for your family
NameRoot is the only baby-name app that scores every name across 6 signals against your specific family context. Download free — Imelda is waiting.
Get NameRoot — free