Melys
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Melys
Melys is a Welsh given name derived from the element "mel" meaning "honey," combined with a diminutive or affectionate suffix, thus meaning "honeyed" or "sweet." The name has roots in the Brythonic Celtic language family.
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Etymology
Melys is a Welsh given name derived from the element "mel" meaning "honey," combined with a diminutive or affectionate suffix, thus meaning "honeyed" or "sweet." The name has roots in the Brythonic Celtic language family.
The name is used primarily in Welsh culture and Welsh-speaking communities, with historical usage among Welsh speakers in Wales and diaspora populations; it reflects the Celtic naming tradition of Wales with no specific religious affiliation beyond the Christian context of medieval Welsh society.
Melys currently ranks #2,635 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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