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Melinda: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Melinda · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Melinda: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Sweet and gentle»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek-Germanic

Popularity

74 out of 100

Where Melinda is popular

  • BrazilTop 50

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Melinda

With its Greek-Germanic heritage, Melinda has long been valued for its meaning, "Sweet and gentle." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Melinda is said Melinda (3 syllables). Melinda is usually used in full, without a common nickname.

Today Melinda is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.

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FAQ

What does the name Melinda mean?+

The name Melinda means "Sweet and gentle".

What is the origin of the name Melinda?+

Melinda is a name of Greek-Germanic origin.

Is Melinda a girl or boy name?+

Melinda is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Melinda?+

Melinda is pronounced Melinda (3 syllables).

Is Melinda a popular name?+

Melinda is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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