Melbourne

Melbourne Meaning & Origin

About Melbourne
The name "Melbourne" is derived from the combination of two words: "Mel" meaning "mill" or "mill stream" and "bourne" meaning "stream" or "small river." Together, the name signifies a settlement or town located near a mill stream or small river. Melbourne is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria and is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and rich history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melbourne are male.

Melbourne Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLPRN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0410650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L B ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛlbərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLPRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melbourne in Braille

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

The name Melbourne in braille

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

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

The name Melbourne in sign language

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