Melas
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- Name
- Melas
- Gender
- Boy name
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The masculine first name Melas has its origin in Greek and translates to 'the Black'.
What does the name Melas mean?
The name Melas, which comes from Greek, means 'the Black'. This derivation traces back to the Ancient Greek word melas (μέλας), which means 'black' or 'dark'.
Where does the name Melas come from?
The name Melas is an Ancient Greek masculine first name and means 'the Black'. Its etymology is based on the Ancient Greek melas (μέλας), which means 'black' or 'dark'. The language is Greek.
How do you pronounce Melas?
Me-las, with the 'e' pronounced like in 'bed'.
Popularity
Melas is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 1,002nd place in the Danish name charts. In the last ten years, Melas has been given as a first name less than ten times there, which places it at 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 4,546th in Denmark.
Frequently asked questions about the name Melas
What is the origin of the name Melas?
The name Melas has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a masculine first name.
What does the name Melas mean?
The meaning of the name Melas is 'the Black', derived from the Ancient Greek word melas (μέλας), which means 'black' or 'dark'.
How popular is the name Melas?
The name Melas is not very common in many countries, but it holds special significance in certain regions and cultures.