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Mela

MEE-lah

Popularity

#5530

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

988

Peak Year

#55 in 2019

First Recorded

1905

Style

Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short for names like 'Melanie' (Greek for 'black') or 'Melissa' (Greek for 'honey bee'). It can also be a standalone name with Slavic roots meaning 'grace'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

SweetGracefulIndustriousGentle

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