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Almudena
OriginSpanish from Arabic
Meaning"the citadel"
About Almudena
Almudena was derived from the Arabic word al-mudayyina, meaning "the citadel." The Virgin of Almudena is a medieval statue of Mary in Madrid. Almudena is the patron saint of the city.
Pronounced ahl-moo-DAY-nah.
As of October 2026, Almudena ranked #13528 in US births in 2024 SSA.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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