Imelda
Cebuano
Etymology
From Spanish Imelda, from Imelda Lambertini, from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz (“all, whole”) + *hildiz (“battle”).
Popular during the early years of Marcos administration, often named after the then first lady of the Philippines.
Proper noun
Imelda
- a female given name
- Imelda Marcos
- a barangay in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Spanish
Etymology
An Italian saint's name, cognate with modern German Irmhild, from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz (“all, whole”) + *hildiz (“battle”).
Proper noun
Imelda f
- A female given name, most common in the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, Imelda Concepcion, Imelda Papin.
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