Meline as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meline

What is the meaning of the name Meline ?

The baby name Meline is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'meh-LEEN', 'Armenian': 'MEH-lee-neh', 'French': 'muh-LEEN'}.

Meline is Armenian, French, Greek in Origin.

Meline is a feminine given name with intertwined Greek, French, and Armenian roots. In French, Méline functions as a diminutive of Mélanie, ultimately from Greek Melania, meaning “black, dark.” Within Armenian usage (Մելինե, often transliterated Meline or Melineh), the name aligns with the Greek Melina and is widely interpreted from meli, “honey,” giving the affectionate sense “honey-sweet.” Both etymologies circulate in modern practice, so meanings range from “dark” to “sweet as honey” depending on tradition.

The name appears in Francophone records from the late 19th century and gained steady currency among Armenians in the 20th century and diaspora communities, with broader international adoption alongside Melina in recent decades. Established variants and related forms include Méline, Melineh/Meliné, Melina, and Mélanie; Emeline/Emmeline are sometimes mistaken lookalikes with separate Germanic origins. Common short forms include Mel, Méli, and Lina.