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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekMunicipal population recordMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

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

English:
Melina
Czech:
Melina
German:
Melina
Hungarian:
Melina
Polish:
Melina
Spanish:
Melina
French:
Mélina
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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 analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The 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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

MELINA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Melina
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Meliny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Meline
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Melinu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Melina!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Meline
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Melinou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MelinkaMelkaMeliMelčaMelinuškaLina
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Melina
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Melinka! Melina! Meli!

Test how Melina sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Melina Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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