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Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Dark, blackness; Blackbird; Elegant; Tower

Melene is a vibrant feminine name with several origins for baby to explore. As a Greek name, Melene could derive from Melanie, meaning “dark” or “blackness,” from the word mélas. Melene could also be a form of Magdalene, from the Hebrew Migdal, meaning “elegant” and “tower.” Melene’s roots in Hawaiian link it to Merlene, a sweet appellation from the French Merle meaning “blackbird.” Such diverse origins will give baby Melene plenty to discuss when someone inevitably asks, “What does Melene mean?”