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Melania name meaning

“black or dark-colored”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Greek
Syllables
4
Popularity
#1,782

Melania is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning “black or dark-colored.” It comes from the Greek name Melania, derived from melas, meaning black or dark. Alongside this Greek word origin, the name is also known through the tradition of Christian saints.

What does Melania mean?

Black or dark-colored

In Indonesian: hitam atau berwarna gelap

Origin and cultural usage of Melania

From Greek Melania, derived from melas, meaning black or dark. It is also known through Christian saints.

Linguistic originGreek
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withM · Me

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Melania

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Melania, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Melania Florentina Christie

    Meaning of each word

    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Florentina: flowering, flourishing
    • Christie: follower of Christ
  • Melania Natasha Prisilia

    Meaning of each word

    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Natasha: associated with birth at Christmas
    • Prisilia: ancient, belonging to former times
  • Melania Angelia

    Meaning of each word

    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Angelia: angel, messenger
  • Nasya Melania Christin

    Meaning of each word

    • Nasya: resurrection
    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Christin: follower of Christ
  • Melania Wasti

    Meaning of each word

    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Wasti: good, best
  • Melania Angelia Kristina

    Meaning of each word

    • Melania: black or dark-colored
    • Angelia: angel, messenger
    • Kristina: follower of Christ

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How to pronounce Melania

Syllables4 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦺꦭꦤꦶꦲ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮨᮜᮔᮤᮃ

Is Melania a girl’s name?

Yes, Melania is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Melania ranks #1,782 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Melania

Famous people named Melania

  • Melania Desfiana Aryani
  • Melania Desi Nuryatmi · b. 1976

FAQ about the name Melania

What is the meaning of Melania?

Melania means black or dark-colored. From Greek Melania, derived from melas, meaning black or dark. It is also known through Christian saints.

Is Melania a girl’s name?

Yes, Melania is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Melania?

Melania is of Greek origin.

How many syllables does Melania have?

Melania has 4 syllables (Me-la-ni-a) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Melania?

Melania ranks #1,782 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Melania?

Some ideas: Melania Florentina Christie; Melania Natasha Prisilia; Melania Angelia.

Famous people named Melania?

Notable people named Melania include Melania Desfiana Aryani, Melania Desi Nuryatmi.

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