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Emeralda

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Pronounced em-uh-RAHL-duh /ɛm.əˈrɑːl.də/Medium

Meaning: A form of Esmeralda, from the Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (ultimately from the Greek smaragdos). A lush, jewel-green name.Low

In 30 seconds: A jewel name: Emeralda is a form of Esmeralda, 'emerald' (said 'em-uh-RAHL-duh'). Lush and green.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek

MeaningA form of Esmeralda, from the Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (ultimately from the Greek smaragdos). A lush, jewel-green name.

U.S. rank (1991)#13827

1991 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Emeralda is a form of Esmeralda, from the Spanish for 'emerald,' by way of the Greek smaragdos. It reads as a lush, jewel-green name, used here for a girl (said 'em-uh-RAHL-duh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, a form of Esmeralda. Rare, lush, and jewel-bright.

Did you know? Emeralda spells Esmeralda, Spanish for 'emerald' (from the Greek smaragdos); it reads as a lush, romantic jewel name (said 'em-uh-RAHL-duh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Emeralda — Form of Esmeralda (Spanish 'emerald')

Variations

EsmeraldaEmeraudeEsmarelda

Nicknames

EmmyAlda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emeralda mean?

Emeralda is a form of Esmeralda, Spanish for 'emerald.'

How do you pronounce Emeralda?

It's said em-uh-RAHL-duh /ɛm.əˈrɑːl.də/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Emeralda a boy or girl name?

Emeralda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emeralda?

Emeralda is an extremely rare name in the U.S.