What is the origin of the name Melaine?

Melaine is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Melaine?

Melaine is pronounced meh-LAHN.

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GirlGreek

Melaine

meh-LAHN

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,398

Peak Year

#83 in 1980

First Recorded

1925

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Melanie, derived from the Greek word 'melas', meaning 'black' or 'dark'.

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Mel Lainey

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Mel Lainey

Spelling Variations

Melanie Melaine

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Personality Traits

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