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How to pronounce Melanie (MEL-a-nee)

Melanie

MEL-a-nee

Melanee

Greek origin meaning dark or black. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Mel.

Notes

Greek origin meaning dark or black. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Mel.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
dark, black

Notable people

  • Melanie Griffith (American actress)

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