Melania
Meaning of Melania
The name Melania is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "black" or "dark." It has historical significance, with roots tracing back to the Roman Empire where it was borne by two saints, Melania the Elder and Melania the Younger. The Italian pronunciation of Melania is meh-LAH-nyah, while in English it is pronounced muh-LAH-nee-uh. A notable variation of this name is Melanie. In recent years, the popularity of the name Melania in the United States has seen fluctuations, with its highest rank being 932 in 2017. This surge can be attributed to increased public visibility due to prominent figures bearing the name. Despite its varying popularity over decades, Melania remains a classic choice that carries an air of elegance and historical depth.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as meh-LAH-nyah (/meˈlaɲa/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-LAH-nee-uh (/məˈlɑːniə/)
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Notable People Named Melania
| Melania Trump is a Slovenian-American former model and businesswoman who served as the first lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021. |
| Melania Elena Cristescu is a prominent Romanian-Canadian biologist and ecologist, serving as an associate professor and Canada Research Chair in Ecological Genomics at McGill University. |
| Melania Gaia Mazzucco is an award-winning Italian author known for her literary achievements, including the Strega Prize and Bagutta Prize. |
| Melania Corradini is an Italian Paralympic alpine skier. |
| Melânia Luz was a Brazilian sprinter who competed in the women's 200 meters at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
