Melian

Melian Meaning & Origin

About Melian
The name "Melian" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "melos," meaning "song" or "music." It is often associated with the Greek mythological figure Melian, who was a nymph known for her enchanting singing voice. The name "Melian" can be interpreted as "one who sings" or "musician," reflecting its musical and lyrical connotations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melian are female.

Melian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/melian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melian in Braille

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

The name Melian in braille

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

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

The name Melian in sign language

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