The baby name Almudena is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced al-moo-DEH-nah (Spanish IPA: [almuˈðena]).
Almudena is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Almudena is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced al-moo-DEH-nah (Spanish IPA: [almuˈðena]).
Almudena is Spanish in Origin.
Almudena is a Spanish feminine name rooted in Arabic via the medieval toponym La Almudena, title of Madrid’s patron Virgin. It derives from al-mudayna, a diminutive of madīna “city,” commonly interpreted as “the citadel” or “little walled city,” echoing the Moorish fortress by which a hidden image of Mary was said to be found after the Reconquista.
As a given name it came into wider use in Spain in the 20th century, especially in Madrid, under Marian influence; the feast day of Nuestra Señora de la Almudena is November 9. Short forms include Almu, Dena, and Mude; related place-names such as Almudaina share the same Arabic root. Notable bearers include novelist Almudena Grandes and gymnast Almudena Cid, which has helped keep the name familiar in contemporary Spain. Although rare outside the Iberian world, Almudena offers a distinctive heritage choice with strong urban-fortress connotations.
| Almudena Cid Almudena Cid is best known as a former rhythmic gymnast from Spain. She made history by being the only rhythmic gymnast to reach the finals in four consecutive Olympic Games from 1996 to 2008. After retiring from gymnastics, she pursued a career in acting and television. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #104 | 7,712 | 5,561 |
| Spain | 0 | #164 | 453 | 2,326 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| France | Girls | 1971 | #307 | 5 | 1,352 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #626 | 5 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #902 | 29 | 5,610 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #907 | 9 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #907 | 37 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,166 | 18 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,425 | 22 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Almudena is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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