Melinda
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Origin and meaning
Name: Melinda (me-li-n-da)
Gender: Female
Popularity in 2023: #856
Origin: American
Meaning: Black And Beautiful
Origin: Latin
Meaning: sweet
Origin: English
Meaning: Honeybee
Origin and Meaning: Greek, meaning "honey bee"
Etymology: From the Greek meli, meaning "honey" and nda, meaning "bee".
Derived: Mel, Melina, Melinda, Mindy, Linda
History of Name: Melinda is a feminine given name derived from the Greek words meli, meaning "honey" and nda, meaning "bee". It was first used in the 18th century and has been popular in the United States since the 1950s.
Style of the Name: Melinda is a classic, timeless name that is both feminine and strong.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Melinda is symbolic of sweetness, hard work, and determination. It is also associated with the bee, which is a symbol of industry and perseverance.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /məlˈɪndə/
Syllables: me-li-n-da
Melinda's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Poor | ★★ |
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Melinda
- Flexible
- Strong
- Hopeful
- Austere
- Suave
- Obstinate
- Judgmental
Astrology of name Melinda
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Mercury
Lucky metal: Platinum
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| Lucky colors: | Cream Mustard |
Totem pet: Hedgehog
Totem animal: Seal
Totem plant: Poppy
Totem tree: Palm
Lucky weekday: Saturday
Favorable month: September
Lucky numbers: 3, 10, 24
Lucky days of the month: 13, 15, 25
Unlucky number: 20
Hobbies: sailing, growing flowers, watching sports
Careers: Gaming, Mathematics, Law Enforcement
Health issues: Nose Infections
Letters count: 7
Numerology of name Melinda
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | 268 | 21 |
| 1895 | 308 | 22 |
| 1912 | 448 | 24 |
| 1914 | 493 | 23 |
| 1915 | 540 | 24 |
| 1916 | 554 | 24 |
| 1918 | 572 | 22 |
| 1919 | 574 | 25 |
| 1920 | 590 | 23 |
| 1922 | 579 | 22 |
| 1923 | 590 | 23 |
| 1924 | 590 | 24 |
| 1925 | 593 | 26 |
| 1927 | 588 | 22 |
| 1930 | 573 | 21 |
| 1933 | 557 | 21 |
| 1935 | 542 | 39 |
| 1936 | 525 | 48 |
| 1937 | 511 | 80 |
| 1938 | 484 | 108 |
| 1939 | 404 | 192 |
| 1940 | 351 | 302 |
| 1941 | 337 | 328 |
| 1942 | 310 | 442 |
| 1943 | 294 | 510 |
| 1944 | 324 | 393 |
| 1945 | 346 | 355 |
| 1946 | 316 | 484 |
| 1947 | 293 | 696 |
| 1948 | 261 | 840 |
| 1949 | 221 | 1074 |
| 1950 | 213 | 1163 |
| 1951 | 205 | 1410 |
| 1952 | 193 | 1513 |
| 1953 | 171 | 1774 |
| 1954 | 175 | 1954 |
| 1955 | 147 | 2413 |
| 1956 | 142 | 2713 |
| 1957 | 146 | 2826 |
| 1958 | 142 | 2935 |
| 1959 | 149 | 2808 |
| 1960 | 141 | 3047 |
| 1961 | 129 | 3505 |
| 1962 | 118 | 3851 |
| 1963 | 119 | 3576 |
| 1964 | 113 | 3701 |
| 1965 | 98 | 3797 |
| 1966 | 101 | 3383 |
| 1967 | 94 | 3632 |
| 1968 | 90 | 3815 |
| 1969 | 89 | 3989 |
| 1970 | 93 | 4224 |
| 1971 | 85 | 4057 |
| 1972 | 81 | 3672 |
| 1973 | 72 | 4144 |
| 1974 | 79 | 3752 |
| 1975 | 91 | 3282 |
| 1976 | 95 | 2994 |
| 1977 | 96 | 3044 |
| 1978 | 82 | 3564 |
| 1979 | 82 | 3706 |
| 1980 | 92 | 3202 |
| 1981 | 107 | 2774 |
| 1982 | 122 | 2411 |
| 1983 | 135 | 2142 |
| 1984 | 128 | 2228 |
| 1985 | 133 | 2114 |
| 1986 | 142 | 1959 |
| 1987 | 142 | 1920 |
| 1988 | 146 | 1879 |
| 1989 | 174 | 1586 |
| 1990 | 204 | 1381 |
| 1991 | 215 | 1266 |
| 1992 | 246 | 1085 |
| 1993 | 269 | 980 |
| 1994 | 329 | 765 |
| 1995 | 377 | 633 |
| 1996 | 420 | 540 |
| 1997 | 459 | 462 |
| 1998 | 501 | 414 |
| 1999 | 520 | 401 |
| 2000 | 582 | 337 |
| 2001 | 606 | 305 |
| 2002 | 654 | 242 |
| 2003 | 709 | 207 |
| 2004 | 729 | 219 |
| 2005 | 736 | 217 |
| 2006 | 725 | 252 |
| 2007 | 732 | 251 |
| 2008 | 727 | 252 |
| 2009 | 755 | 209 |
| 2010 | 716 | 227 |
| 2011 | 738 | 193 |
| 2012 | 766 | 173 |
| 2013 | 782 | 149 |
| 2014 | 810 | 165 |
| 2015 | 782 | 172 |
| 2016 | 827 | 139 |
| 2017 | 819 | 131 |
| 2018 | 840 | 117 |
| 2019 | 855 | 96 |
| 2020 | 843 | 105 |
| 2021 | 856 | 92 |
Name Melinda in sign language
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