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Melian

MEL-ee-an

Popularity

#10771

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

20

Peak Year

#9 in 2024

First Recorded

1979

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name with potential roots in Greek mythology, possibly related to 'Melia,' a nymph. It also bears resemblance to Welsh names like 'Mel,' meaning 'dark.'

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

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Personality Traits

MythologicalGracefulGentleMysterious

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