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Melina

muh-LEE-nuh

Popularity

#633

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

19,488

Peak Year

#681 in 2009

First Recorded

1883

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Melina is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'meli', meaning 'honey'. It is also a variant of Melissa.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Melina Kanakaredes

    American actress.

  • Melina Marchetta

    Australian author.

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Personality Traits

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