Almudena
pronounced /A-lmu-de-na/
From Arabic المدينة (al-mudaynah) meaning the citadel. It was building by this name that a concealed statue of the Virgin Mary was discovered during the Reconquista in Madrid. The Virgin of Almudena, that is Mary, is the patron saint of Madrid.
About the name
Almudena is a traditional Spanish girl name meaning 'From Arabic المدينة (al-mudaynah) meaning the citadel. It was building by this name that a concealed statue of the Virgin Mary was discovered during the Reconquista in Madrid. The Virgin of Almudena, that is Mary, is the patron saint of Madrid'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Almudena
- What is the meaning of the name Almudena?
- Almudena means "From Arabic المدينة (al-mudaynah) meaning the citadel. It was building by this name that a concealed statue of the Virgin Mary was discovered during the Reconquista in Madrid. The Virgin of Almudena, that is Mary, is the patron saint of Madrid.". It is a traditional girl name of Spanish origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Almudena?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Almudena is Mesha.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Almudena?
- The Nakshatra for Almudena is Krittika.
- How is Almudena written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): अल्मुदेन · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): અલ્મુદેન
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