Geraldine
/jehruhɫ-DEEN/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Geraldine is a English name meaning "Spear ruler". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name is of uncertain origin, possibly French or Germanic. It is derived from the Germanic name Gerald, composed of the elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic jehruhɫ-DEEN
IPA dʒɛɹəɫˈdin
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as jehruhɫ-DEEN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Geraldine
- · Geraldine Chaplin - Actress
- · Geraldine Ferraro - Politician
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