"Melina" meaning in German

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Proper name

IPA: [meˈliːna] Audio: De-at Melina.ogg
Etymology: Can be construed as a short form of names like Amelina (Ameline) and Carmelina (Carmela). The modern German usage derives mainly from Greek Μελίνα (Melína), stage name of the Greek actress Melina Mercouri, born Μαρία Αμαλία (María Amalía). Etymology templates: {{bor|de|el|Μελίνα}} Greek Μελίνα (Melína) Head templates: {{head|de|proper noun}} Melina
  1. a female given name Categories (topical): German female given names, German given names
    Sense id: en-Melina-de-name-pLhOhtoi Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

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