Melanie
/MEHⱢUHNEE/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Melanie is a English name meaning "Black". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. From the Greek word "melas" (μέλας) meaning "black" or "dark."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic MEHⱢUHNEE
IPA ˈmɛɫəni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MEHⱢUHNEE. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Melanie
- · Melanie Griffith - Actress
- · Melanie Brown (Mel B) - Singer
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