Female Name
Melantha
mə.ˈlæn.θə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
black
colors
combinations
flowers
insects
invented
literature
nature
plants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
classic80%
formal120%
upper class80%
devious80%
refined80%
strange120%
complex120%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Melantha is likely a combination of 'Mel', derived from names such as Melanie or Melissa, and the suffix 'antha', which comes from the Greek word 'ἄνθος' (anthos) meaning 'flower'. This name was used by John Dryden in his play 'Marriage a la Mode' (1672), suggesting a literary and historical significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mel (from Melanie or Melissa) + antha (from Greek ἄνθος meaning 'flower')
Evolution:
The name evolved as a poetic or literary creation, combining elements from existing names with a Greek suffix to evoke a floral imagery.
Source:
John Dryden's play 'Marriage a la Mode' (1672)