Melena

muh-LAY-nuh'muh-LAY-nuh'3 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
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MEANING

Yellowish

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin word 'melena' meaning 'black, dark-skinned'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In some cultures, the name is associated with a sunny or cheerful disposition due to its resemblance to 'melena' meaning 'mane' in Spanish, symbolizing beauty and strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Spanish-speaking countries and sometimes associated with nobility and strength.

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