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Melanie Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "melanie" is "dark or black", and is used often for "girls".

Name
melanie
Meaning
dark or black
Pronunciation
mə-lah-nee
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Melanie Name Details

The name Melanie is of Greek origin. It originated from the Greek name Melania, which is derived from the Greek word 'melas' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the Late Middle Ages and has remained in use ever since.

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