US Popularity:12106
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Meaning:Dark, blackness; Blackbird; Elegant; Tower
Melene is a vibrant feminine name with several origins for baby to explore. As a Greek name, Melene could derive from Melanie, meaning “dark” or “blackness,” from the word mélas. Melene could also be a form of Magdalene, from the Hebrew Migdal, meaning “elegant” and “tower.” Melene’s roots in Hawaiian link it to Merlene, a sweet appellation from the French Merle meaning “blackbird.” Such diverse origins will give baby Melene plenty to discuss when someone inevitably asks, “What does Melene mean?”

Melene Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2002
#26658
in 2002
- 12741
from 1974
In comparison to the previous year's data
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