How Do You Spell MELANI?

Pronunciation: [mɛlˈɑːnɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the name "Melani" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable "me" is pronounced as /mɛ/, with the "e" pronounced as the short "e" sound. The second syllable "la" is pronounced as /lɑ/, with the "a" pronounced as the open back unrounded vowel sound. The third syllable "ni" is pronounced as /ni/, with the stress on the second syllable. Therefore, the phonetic transcription of the name Melani can be written as /mɛˈlɑni/.

Common Misspellings for MELANI

• meoani
• melaani
• Mehani
• Menani

Etymology of MELANI

The word "Melani" does not have a specific etymology as it can be either a given name or a family name in various cultures. it can be related to different origins:

1. Greek: In Greek, the name "Melani" (Μελάνη) is derived from the word "melas" (μέλας), meaning "black" or "dark". It can refer to the color black, dark beauty, or even dark complexion.

2. Italian: In Italian, "Melani" can be a surname of Tuscan origin, derived from the word "melano" or "melanoio", meaning "swarthy" or "tawny". It might have originally referred to someone with a dark or tanned complexion.

3. African: "Melani" can also be a given name of African origin, particularly in Swahili-speaking regions.

Similar spelling words for MELANI

• Melanie,
• milani,
• melaena,
• Melania,
• melon,
• Mellen,
• mellon,
• Melaine,
• Melany,
• Mellin,
• melin,
• Melonie.