Melba

Melba Meaning & Origin

About Melba
The name Melba is of English origin and is derived from the surname Melville. It is believed to have originated as a combination of the names Mel and Belle, meaning "pleasant" and "beautiful" respectively. Melba is a feminine name that conveys qualities of charm, sweetness, and beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melba are female.

Melba Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 120% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLP
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L B AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛlbə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melba in Braille

Here's how to represent Melba in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Melba in braille

How to Spell the Name Melba in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Melba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Melba in sign language

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