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Meralda is a female first name that is considered a short form of Esmeralda. The name can be translated as 'the emerald'.
What does the name Meralda mean?
The name Meralda, a short form of Esmeralda, means 'the emerald'. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Spanish word esmeralda, which stands for 'emerald', and derives from the Ancient Greek term smáragdos (σμάραγδος) or máragdos (μάραγδος) for 'green gemstone'. Other variants include Emerald, Emeralda, Emeralde, and Smeralda.
Where does the name Meralda come from?
The name Meralda has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the emerald'. The etymology traces back to the Old Spanish word esmeralda, which means emerald, as well as the Ancient Greek smáragdos (σμάραγδος) or máragdos (μάραγδος), which means 'green gemstone'. The linguistic influences are both Latin and Romance.
How do you pronounce Meralda?
Meralda is pronounced as 'Me-ral-da'.
Popularity
In Germany, Meralda is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it ranked 4,092nd. In the last ten years, the name Meralda has been given less than ten times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 9,958th position.
Famous people
- Meralda Warren (writer from Pitcairn)
Frequently asked questions about the name Meralda
What does the name Meralda mean?
The name Meralda means 'the emerald' and derives from the Old Spanish word esmeralda, which also means 'emerald'. Its roots go back to Ancient Greek, where there are terms for 'green gemstone'.
Where does the name Meralda come from?
Meralda has its roots in Ancient Greek and was adopted into modern usage through Old Spanish. The name shows influences from Latin and Romance languages.
How popular is the name Meralda?
The name Meralda is rather rare and not found among the most common first names, but it has a unique charm and special meaning that makes it attractive to many parents.