Mélina
Mélina is the French form of the female given name Melina.
Mélina is used as a female given name.
Which one should you use?
Mél is a common shortened form of Mélina used among friends and family.
Did you know?
- While 'Mélina' is a name, it shares an etymological ancestor with the French word 'mélisse', which refers to the lemon balm herb.
- While Mélina is a formal name, using the short form Mél in a professional French setting could be perceived as overly intimate or an intentional breach of etiquette.
- While Mélina is a distinct name, it is often associated in French with miel, the word for 'honey', due to the shared root meaning 'honey' in ancient Greek.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente Mélina, une amie proche.Allow me to introduce you to Melina, a close friend.
- Mélina est très gentille.Mélina is very kind.
- J'ai vu Mélina au parc.I saw Mélina at the park.
- Est-ce que Mélina vient avec nous ?Is Mélina coming with us?
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend.
- LéaAs-tu vu Mélina aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Mélina today?
- GabrielNon, je ne l'ai pas vue.No, I haven't seen her.
- LéaMélina devait venir au cinéma.Mélina was supposed to come to the cinema.
- GabrielElle est peut-être en retard.Maybe she is late.
