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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 5 December

Geralda

[ˈɡɛralda]

Geralda is a rare feminine counterpart to the Germanic name Gerald. Combining roots that denote spear and rule, it is traditionally interpreted as 'ruler with the spear'. It has a distinctive, noble charm and appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical substance.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Geralda
Slovak:
Geralda
Czech:
Geralda
Hungarian:
Geralda
Polish:
Geralda
German:
Geralda
Spanish:
Geralda
French:
Géralda
Italian:
Geralda
Portuguese:
Geralda
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning 'ruler with the spear'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženská podoba mena Gerald, ktoré pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Gerwald, utvoreného z prvkov gēr (oštep, kopija) a waltan (vládnuť).

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International Traveler Index

How easily Geralda is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

GERALDA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

13 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
5 December
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɡɛralda]

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Geralda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Geraldy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Geralde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Geraldu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Geralda
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Geralde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Geraldou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GeraldkaGeriGera
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Geralda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Geraldka! Geri!

Test how Geralda sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Geralda Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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