Melea

Melea is a female first name that is regarded as a Jewish-French short form of Melanie. Its direct translation is 'the Dark.'

What does the name Melea mean?

Melea, a female first name, originates from the Jewish-French short form of Melanie and literally means 'the Dark.' The origins of the name trace back to Ancient Greek, where it is derived from the terms mélas (μέλας) for 'black' or 'dark' and melanía (μελανία) for 'darkness.' Additionally, Melea appears in the Bible as a male name, where it is mentioned in Luke 3:31 as an ancestor of Jesus. In a figurative sense, the name can also mean 'the Fullness' or 'the Oath,' derived from the Ancient Hebrew word shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), which means 'oath,' 'swear,' or 'seven' (symbolizing fullness).

Where does the name Melea come from?

The name Melea has its roots in Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the Dark.' The Ancient Greek terms are mélas (μέλας) for black or dark and melanía (μελανία) for darkness, while the Ancient Hebrew terms shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) stand for oath, swear, or seven. The name has biblical and Jewish linguistic roots.

How do you pronounce Melea?

Melea is pronounced like 'Meh-leah.'

When is the name day of Melea?

Melea's name day is celebrated on December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Melea is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th in the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking the name achieved was 1,945th in 2012. Over the last ten years, Melea has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,820th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lea / Mel / Melel / Meli / Melilea Meliley / Melli / Mellie