At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (possibly Germanic, via Old French)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mel-i-ZAHND
Melisande is an uncertain (possibly Germanic, via Old French) girl's name. It appears in 5 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Melisande
Origin: uncertain (possibly Germanic, via Old French).
A common claim: Melisande means 'strong worker' Actually: This 'strong worker' gloss is one competing theory, not a settled etymology -- reputable sources differ, and the name's true origin remains uncertain.
How to Pronounce Melisande
mel-i-ZAHNDIPA /ˌmɛlɪˈzɑːnd/
Popularity of Melisande
Melisande 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.
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