Melina
Melina is a melodious feminine name widespread mostly in Greek and international contexts. It is traditionally associated with the Greek word for honey, but a connection to the short form Mel is also mentioned. In Slovak, it sounds modern and gentle.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Melina is most often interpreted as a gentle name associated with honey.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno sa najčastejšie spája s novogréckym Μελίνα (Melína) a slovom μέλι (méli), teda „med“. Vykladá sa však aj ako rozšírená podoba skráteného mena Mel, používaného pri menách Melissa či Melánia.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Melina is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
MELINA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Melina sounds with your surname
Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.
Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Melina Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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