Melena

Melena Meaning & Origin

About Melena
The name "Melena" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "melaina," meaning "black" or "dark." It is often used as a feminine given name and can symbolize strength, mystery, and elegance. The name may also be associated with qualities such as intelligence, independence, and a deep sense of intuition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melena are female.

Melena Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -23.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 L IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/melena*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melena in Braille

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

The name Melena in braille

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

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

The name Melena in sign language

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