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Melyna
Pronounced meh-LEE-nuh /mɛˈli.nə/Medium
Meaning: A respelling of Melina, from Greek meli, 'honey' — a name long used in Greece and widely across Latin America. The y is a modern styling.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Melyna is a modern respelling of Melina, a Greek name from meli, 'honey'. Melina has long been used in Greece and became widely familiar across Latin America and the U.S.; the y-spelling here is contemporary styling with a Spanish-language flavor (said 'meh-LEE-nuh').
This spelling is rare in the U.S., well behind Melina. Rare spelling, sweet-rooted name.
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What does the name Melyna mean?
Melyna is a respelling of Melina, from Greek meli, 'honey'.
How do you pronounce Melyna?
It's said meh-LEE-nuh /mɛˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle one.
Is Melyna a boy or girl name?
Melyna is a girl's name.
How popular is Melyna?
This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Melina is the more familiar form.