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

  1. a female given name
  2. Imelda Marcos
  3. 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

  1. A female given name, most common in the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, Imelda Concepcion, Imelda Papin.
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