Melinda
/muhlihnduh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Melinda is a English name meaning "Blending of 'mel...". Uncertain. Possible origins include: 1) A blend of 'Mel' from names like Melissa (Greek for 'honeybee') and 'Linda' (Spanish/German for 'beautiful/soft'). 2) Derivation from the Greek 'melas' (black) combined with 'inda' (snake) or 'linde' (gentle).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic muhlihnduh
IPA məlɪndə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as muhlihnduh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Melinda
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