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Melaney

MEL-uh-nee

Popularity

#9323

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,259

Peak Year

#38 in 2007

First Recorded

1947

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of 'Melanie', which is of Greek origin, from 'melas', meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It can also refer to a 'dark flower'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

MysteriousCharmingGentleCreative

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