Ismeralda
Meaning of Ismeralda
Ismeralda is a feminine name with Spanish origins. It is a variation of the name Esmeralda, which means "emerald" in Spanish. The name Ismeralda is pronounced as ees-meh-RAHL-dah (/is.me.ˈɾal.da/) in Spanish and iz-muh-RAL-duh (/ˌɪz.məˈræl.də/) in English. In terms of popularity, Ismeralda has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1977, with 5 occurrences that year and reaching a peak rank of 9652 in 1977 and again in 1997, with 5 occurrences each year. The name Ismeralda is associated with the precious gemstone emerald, often symbolizing beauty and luxury. It also calls to mind the character Esmeralda from Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," who was known for her strength, independence, and compassion.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ees-meh-RAHL-dah (/is.me.ˈɾal.da/)
English
- Pronunced as iz-muh-RAL-duh (/ˌɪz.məˈræl.də/)
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