At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ash tree (name of a Greek mythological nymph)
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEH-lee-uh
Melia is a Greek girl's name meaning “ash tree (name of a Greek mythological nymph)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Melia
Meaning: Ash tree (name of a Greek mythological nymph).
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Melia means 'plumeria flower' (Hawaiian) Actually: Melia is often labeled a Hawaiian name meaning 'plumeria flower' -- plumeria is indeed called melia in Hawaiian, but the given name's documented root is Greek μελία ('ash tree'), name of a mythological nymph.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Melia
MEH-lee-uhIPA /ˈmɛliə/
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