Girl name
Melanie name meaning
“dark, black in color”
Melanie is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning ‘dark’ or ‘black in color’. It comes from Melania, a feminine form derived from the Greek word melas, meaning ‘black’ or ‘dark’. The name also has an association with saints named Melania.
What does Melanie mean?
Dark, black in color
In Indonesian: gelap, berwarna hitam
Origin and cultural usage of Melanie
From Greek Melania, a feminine form derived from melas, ‘black’ or ‘dark’. The name is also associated with saints named Melania.
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 Melanie
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Melanie, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
- Kristina: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
- Agita: good
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Melanie Danik
Meaning of each word
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Danik: God is my judge
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Meaning of each word
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Narek: from Narek
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Melanie Fina
Meaning of each word
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Fina: God will add
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Meaning of each word
- Melanie: dark, black in color
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Erina: peace
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How to pronounce Melanie
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦭꦤꦶꦲꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮜᮔᮤᮈ |
Is Melanie a girl’s name?
Yes, Melanie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Melanie ranks #766 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Melanie
Famous people named Melanie
- Melanie Berentz · b. 1999
- Melanie Subono · b. 1976
- Melanie Armelia Desky · b. 1976
- Melanie
- Melanie Umbara · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Melanie
What is the meaning of Melanie?
Melanie means dark, black in color. From Greek Melania, a feminine form derived from melas, ‘black’ or ‘dark’. The name is also associated with saints named Melania.
Is Melanie a girl’s name?
Yes, Melanie is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Melanie?
Melanie is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Melanie have?
Melanie has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Melanie?
Melanie ranks #766 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Melanie?
Some ideas: Melanie Imaculata Kristina; Melanie Yasinta Agita; Melanie Danik.
Famous people named Melanie?
Notable people named Melanie include Melanie Berentz, Melanie Subono, Melanie Armelia Desky.
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