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Melanie
MEH-luh-nee
Melanie (name) means a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "dark" or "black.". Example: “Melanie plays the violin in the school orchestra.”
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A feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "dark" or "black."
"Melanie plays the violin in the school orchestra."
"'I learn the craft. I'm your uncle's apprentice, Melanie.' - - - She did not quite like the way he kept calling her by her name; there was a humorous inlection on the three liquid syllables as though he found the name funny."
— Angela Carter, The Magic Toyshop (1967)
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Etymology
From Greek melas, meaning "black" or "dark."
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What does “Melanie” mean?
The word “Melanie” means a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "dark" or "black.".
How do you pronounce “Melanie”?
“Melanie” is pronounced MEH-luh-nee (/ˈmɛləni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Melanie” in a sentence?
Here is “Melanie” used in a sentence: “Melanie plays the violin in the school orchestra.”
What part of speech is “Melanie”?
“Melanie” is a name.
Where does the word “Melanie” come from?
The word “Melanie” comes from Greek. From Greek melas, meaning "black" or "dark.".
Is “Melanie” a common word?
“Melanie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
