Melia

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MEE-lee-uh'MEE-lee-uh'3 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Natural

MEANING

Ash tree

ORIGIN

Ancient Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'melia', meaning 'ash tree' in Greek.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek mythology, Meliae were nymphs associated with ash trees.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient texts to refer to nymphs and nature spirits.

🇺🇸Hawaiian
Melodic

MEANING

Plumeria

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Melia is the Hawaiian word for the plumeria flower.

CULTURAL NOTES

The plumeria is often associated with Hawaiian leis.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names like Melia are often used in Hawaii to reflect nature and beauty.

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