Melena
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- Melena
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Melena is a female first name that is considered a Dutch short form of Magdalena and is derived from the Ancient Greek word magdālā́ (μαγδᾱλᾱ́). The name translates to 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the site of Magdala, located on the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
What does the name Melena mean?
The first name Melena, a Dutch abbreviation of Magdalena, has its roots in the Ancient Greek magdālā́ (μαγδᾱλᾱ́). It means 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the historical site of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The origin of the name is anchored in the Ancient Hebrew migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh, which mean 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'. At least two places named Migdal are mentioned in the Jewish Talmud. In Spanish, melena also means 'mane'. In the Bible, Mary Magdalene is portrayed as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and is considered the second most important woman in the New Testament after Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other variants of the name include Maddi, Maddie, Madeline, Madelyn, Maddy, Mady, and Madina.
Where does the name Melena come from?
The name Melena has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala'. The Ancient Hebrew terms migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh stand for 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'. The name is used in Dutch and Italian languages.
How do you pronounce Melena?
The pronunciation of Melena is soft and melodic, consisting of three syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Me-le-na' [meˈleːna]. It begins with a clear 'Me', conveying openness. The stressed middle syllable with the long 'e' adds brightness, while the open ending '-na' creates a harmonious conclusion. This makes Melena feminine, sonorous, and present – soft in flow and clear in expression.
When is the name day of Melena?
The name day of Melena is celebrated on July 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Melena is a common first name, currently ranking 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2007 at 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 100 times, placing it 2,416th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,223rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Elena / Lena / Lenchen / Lene / Leni / Me / Mel / Mela / Mele / Meli / Melli / Melona / Meme Meloni / Mena
Frequently asked questions about the name Melena
What is the origin of the name Melena?
The name Melena has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala'. It is derived from the terms migdál and migdaláh, which mean 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'.
What does the name Melena mean?
Melena is a Dutch abbreviation of Magdalena and refers to the historical site of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. In the Bible, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a faithful disciple of Jesus.
How popular is the name Melena?
The name Melena is rather rare and has gained significance in some countries, such as the Netherlands and Italy. However, popularity varies greatly by region.