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Meilanie

MAY-lah-nee

Popularity

#16803

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

40

Peak Year

#14 in 2015

First Recorded

2014

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Melanie, a Greek name derived from 'melas,' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' It can be interpreted as 'dark-skinned' or 'black-haired.'

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MeilaLaniMel

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Melanie Griffith

    American actress

Nicknames

MeilaLaniMel

Spelling Variations

MelanieMelany

Similar Names

MelanieMilenaScarlettLana

Personality Traits

VivaciousCharmingDarkly BeautifulPassionate

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