Girl name
Melinda name meaning
“honey, sweet”
Melinda is a feminine European coined name commonly linked to the meanings honey and sweet. This explanation connects it with Greek meli, meaning honey, an element also found in Melissa. The name's formation is explained as combining that element with the ending -inda.
What does Melinda mean?
Honey, sweet
In Indonesian: madu, manis
Origin and cultural usage of Melinda
Melinda is a European coined name often associated with Greek meli, meaning honey, as in Melissa, followed by -inda. This is a common explanation, but its formation is uncertain.
How to pronounce Melinda
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦭꦶꦤ꧀ꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮜᮤᮔ᮪ᮓ |
Is Melinda a girl’s name?
Yes, Melinda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Melinda ranks #594 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Melinda
Famous people named Melinda
- Melinda (penyanyi) · b. 1982
- Melinda Fajar Irianti Songyanan · b. 1991
- Melinda Susilarini · b. 1971
- Melinda Tribuana Yohanis · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Melinda
What is the meaning of Melinda?
Melinda means honey, sweet. Melinda is a European coined name often associated with Greek meli, meaning honey, as in Melissa, followed by -inda. This is a common explanation, but its formation is uncertain.
Is Melinda a girl’s name?
Yes, Melinda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Melinda have?
Melinda has 3 syllables (Me-lin-da) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Melinda?
Melinda ranks #594 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Melinda?
Notable people named Melinda include Melinda (penyanyi), Melinda Fajar Irianti Songyanan, Melinda Susilarini.
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