Melitine
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Melitine
Melitine derives from Greek "melitinos" (μελίτινος), meaning "of honey" or "honey-like," from the root "meli" (μέλι) meaning honey.
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Etymology
Melitine derives from Greek "melitinos" (μελίτινος), meaning "of honey" or "honey-like," from the root "meli" (μέλι) meaning honey. The name has been used primarily in Greek and early Christian contexts, with historical significance in the Eastern Roman Empire, particularly associated with the ancient city of Melitene in Anatolia (modern-day Malatya, Turkey).
Melitine currently ranks #4,429 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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