What origin is the name Meleni?

Meleni comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Meleni?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Meleni — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Meleni or Meleny?

Both spellings are used. Meleni means "A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark."; Meleny is listed with the meaning "Dark or black". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Meleni

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Meleni

Meleni

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Meleni is a Greek girl's name meaning "A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark".

Meleni is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Meleni mean?

A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark.

How popular is Meleni?

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What does Meleni mean?

Meleni is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark.".

How popular is Meleni?

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Brother names that go with Meleni

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Meleni.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Meleni

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Meleny — "Dark or black" (Unknown origin)

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Meleni at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 3
Starts with: M
Ends with: -ni
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Meleni?

Meleni means "A melodic variant of Melanie, which is of Greek origin meaning black or dark." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)