Melvia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Melvia
Melvia is a feminine name derived from the Latin "Melvius" or related to "mel" (honey) and the Germanic element "vil" (will/desire), meaning "honey-desired" or "sweet-willed." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and Germanic cultures, with modest historical usage but no major notable historical figures bearing it.
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Etymology
Melvia is a feminine name derived from the Latin "Melvius" or related to "mel" (honey) and the Germanic element "vil" (will/desire), meaning "honey-desired" or "sweet-willed." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and Germanic cultures, with modest historical usage but no major notable historical figures bearing it.
Melvia currently ranks #13,128 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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