Melda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Melda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Melda is a feminine given name of Turkish origin that carries the meanings 'the young one' or 'the graceful one'. Additionally, Melda represents a short form of the name Imelda, which is the Italian and Spanish variant of the old German first name Irmhild.
What does the name Melda mean?
The name Melda is of Turkish origin and means 'the young one' or 'the graceful one'. It can also be considered a diminutive of Imelda, the Italian and Spanish form of the traditional German name Irmhild. This leads to the meaning 'the great warrior', derived from the Old High German elements irmin for 'all-encompassing, great, powerful' and hiltja for 'battle'. Today, the name Melda is particularly common in the Turkish and Albanian communities.
How do you pronounce Melda?
The sound and pronunciation of the name Melda: It is two syllables and has a harmonious sound. In German pronunciation, Melda is typically rendered as 'Mel-da' [ˈmɛlda], with the name starting with an open, short E sound that conveys clarity. The emphasis is on the first syllable, giving the name a calm presence. The consonant combination '-ld' in the middle creates a slight density before the open A gently fades away. Thus, Melda radiates a down-to-earth and gentle aura - unexcited, warm, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Melda?
As a short form of Imelda, the name day for Melda is celebrated on May 12 (Imelda Lambertini).
Popularity
In Germany, Melda enjoys great popularity. The name currently ranks 2,358th in the list of most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2005 when it reached 408th place. In the last ten years, Melda has been given as a first name about 230 times, placing it 1,457th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,116th.
Nicknames & pet names
Elda / Feuermelda / Imelda / Marshmellow / Mehl / Mel / Melata / Meldi / Meldika / Meldita / Meldo / Meldosch / Meldosh / Meli / Melish / Mella / Melle / Melle Pelle / Melli / Mello / Melo / Melos / Melosh / Muli
Similar first names
Famous people
- Melda Akbas (German writer)
- Melda Arat (Turkish actress)
- Melda Gür (actress)
- Melda Kuyucu (Turkish singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Melda
What is the origin of the name Melda?
The name Melda has both Old High German and Turkish roots. It is widespread in languages such as Albanian, Italian, and Turkish.
What does the name Melda mean?
The meaning of Melda is 'the young one' or 'the graceful one'. Additionally, it can be considered a short form of Imelda, which means 'the great warrior'.
How popular is the name Melda?
Melda is particularly common in the Turkish and Albanian communities, where it enjoys a certain level of popularity.