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Mela

MEE-lah

Mela is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “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'.”. It currently ranks #5530 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Mela 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'.

The Story of Mela

This name whispers sweetness and diligence, like the hum of bees at work, a gentle promise waiting to be spoken.

Mela is a name with a tender heart, often a diminutive of Greek names like Melanie, meaning 'black', or Melissa, signifying 'honey bee'. In Slavic traditions, it stands alone, bestowing the grace of 'grace' itself. Its journey is one of delicate variations, carried through centuries in whispered endearments and family trees.

When you first imagine calling 'Mela,' does it sound like the first drop of honey on your tongue, or the soft buzzing of industry? This name evokes a sense of gentle purpose, a child who will move through life with a sweet, steady diligence that makes the world a little brighter.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

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

Personality Traits

SweetGracefulIndustriousGentle

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#55 in 2019

Total Births

988

First Recorded

1905

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