At a Glance
- Origin
- Spanish (place name)
- Pronunciation
- meh-deh-YEEN
Medellin is a Spanish (place name) name. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Medellin
Origin: Spanish (place name).
How to Pronounce Medellin
meh-deh-YEENIPA /ˌmɛdəˈjiːn/
Popularity of Medellin
Medellin doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Medellin
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