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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Most individuals with the name Melbourne are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Melbourne in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.