Girl name
Mela name meaning
“dark, black”
Mela is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings dark and black through Melanie. In this European derivation, Mela serves as a short form of Melanie, which comes from Greek melania, meaning darkness. The connection with Melanie provides the basis for this interpretation of Mela.
What does Mela mean?
Dark, black
In Indonesian: gelap, hitam
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Mela
Mela can be a short form of Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning darkness. This connection does not necessarily explain every use of Mela.
How to pronounce Mela
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮜ |
Is Mela a girl’s name?
Yes, Mela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mela ranks #1,307 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mela
Famous people named Mela
- Mela Austen · b. 1988
- Mela Nurlaela · b. 1984
- Mela Nurmala · b. 1980
- Mela Prasista · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Mela
What is the meaning of Mela?
Mela means dark, black. Mela can be a short form of Melanie, from Greek melania, meaning darkness. This connection does not necessarily explain every use of Mela.
Is Mela a girl’s name?
Yes, Mela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Mela have?
Mela has 2 syllables (Me-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mela?
Mela ranks #1,307 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mela?
Notable people named Mela include Mela Austen, Mela Nurlaela, Mela Nurmala.
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