What is the origin of the name Meli?

Meli is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Meli?

Meli is currently ranked #7443 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlHawaiian

Meli

MEH-lee

Popularity

#7443

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

176

Peak Year

#15 in 2024

First Recorded

1986

Style

Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

In Hawaiian, it means 'honey'. It can also be a diminutive of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'bee'.

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Mel Meli-Meli

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Mel Meli-Meli

Spelling Variations

Melie Melly

Similar Names

Melissa Melanie Honey Zinnia

Personality Traits

sweetcheerfulfriendlywarm

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