Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Scorpio
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Melaina is a name often given to girls. Ranked #10770 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Greek origin and traditionally means "Dark-haired or dark-skinned woman". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Melaina
Rooted in Greek, Melaina directly relates to darkness or depth, often linked to beauty in ancient texts. It is gaining quiet popularity in Europe for its sophisticated sound. The name suggests thoughtful, intuitive girls with artistic souls.
Popularity
Currently ranked #10770 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #10770. Changed -1376 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Nurtures family and harmony.
Seeks freedom and adventure.
Expresses creativity and joy.
Values partnership and peace.
Zodiac & Astrology
Scorpio
Reflects depth and intensity.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Embraces mysterious and transformative energy.
Color Aura
Deep Indigo
Element
Water
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Obsidian
Spirit Animal
Raven
Power Word
Depth
Energy Type
Water × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Intuitive
Understands emotions deeply.
Artistic
Creates beauty naturally.
Mysterious
Holds quiet inner strength.
Famous People Named Melaina
Melaina Christou
Greek poet and writer
Melaina Voss
Contemporary artist
Melaina in Pop Culture
Melaina
Fantasy Novel Series
Melaina Black
TV Drama
Historical Events
400
Mentioned in early Greek literature.
International Variations
Melaina in Different Scripts
Μελαινα
Greek
Мелайна
Cyrillic
מלאינה
Hebrew
メレイナ
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Melaina:
Melaina Grace
Melaina Rose
Melaina Elena
Melaina Sophia
Melaina Iris
Melaina Luna
Melaina Vera
Fun Facts & Trivia
Shares roots with the word melanin.
Appears in ancient Greek poetry describing beauty.
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Quick Facts
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