Melantha
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Melantha
Melantha derives from Greek elements "melas" (black) and "anthos" (flower), meaning "dark flower." The name has primarily appeared in English-speaking and Western European contexts since the 19th century, with no significant historical figures or religious tradition specifically associated with it.
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Etymology
Melantha derives from Greek elements "melas" (black) and "anthos" (flower), meaning "dark flower." The name has primarily appeared in English-speaking and Western European contexts since the 19th century, with no significant historical figures or religious tradition specifically associated with it.
Melantha currently ranks #9,284 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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