The baby name Melisende is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌmɛlɪˈzɛnd/ (mel-ih-ZEND); French: /me.li.zɑ̃d/ (may-lee-ZAHND).
Melisende is French in Origin.
The baby name Melisende is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌmɛlɪˈzɛnd/ (mel-ih-ZEND); French: /me.li.zɑ̃d/ (may-lee-ZAHND).
Melisende is French in Origin.
Melisende traces back to Old French Melisende, ultimately from a Germanic compound of amal “work, labor” and swinth/swind “strong, brave,” yielding the sense “strong in work” or “industrious strength.” Carried into Romance languages through Frankish influence, the name traveled with Norman and French aristocracy.
Its most notable bearer is Queen Melisende of Jerusalem (12th century), whose reign fixed the name’s prestige across the Crusader states and medieval Europe. In records it appears as Melisende, Melisendis, and Melisenda. Cognates and variants include French Mélisende, Spanish/Catalan Melisenda, Italian Melisenda, and medieval English Melicent; the later English Millicent descends from the same root. Though rarer after the Middle Ages, Mélisende has seen periodic revivals in Francophone circles, and Melisende appeals today to parents seeking a courtly, historic choice anchored in a meaning of resilient industry and strength.
| Melisende Melisende was a queen of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, reigning from 1131 to 1153. She is most famous for her role in the governance and expansion of the kingdom during the Crusader period. Her reign marked a significant period of stability and development in the region. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 2005 | #400 | 3 | 2,998 |
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