Melina

See also: melina and Mélina

German

Etymology

Can be construed as a short form of names like Amelina (Ameline) and Carmelina (Carmela). The modern German usage derives mainly from the Greek Μελίνα (Melína), stage name of the Greek actress Melina Mercouri, born Μαρία Αμαλία (Maria Amalia).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [meˈliːna]
  • Audio (Austria)(file)
  • Hyphenation: Me‧li‧na

Proper noun

Melina

  1. A female given name.
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