Supplanter; he who supplants
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Imelda
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Imelda.
Primary meaning
Spanish name meaning "universal battle"
Pronunciation: ee-MEL-dah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Imeldo; Saint Imelda. The current meaning shown for this name is Spanish name meaning "universal battle". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ee-MEL-dah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Imelda. Imelda appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Imelda is currently cataloged under Spanish origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spanish name meaning "universal battle".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish origin and Irish-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Imelda is grouped as a classic girl name. Related forms for this profile include Imelda. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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