How Do You Spell MELLISANDE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛlɪsˌand] (IPA)

The name Mellisande is spelled with two L's and one S, as well as an E at the end. The first syllable is pronounced /ˈmɛl/, with a short E sound and an L sound. The second syllable is pronounced /ɪ/, with a short I sound. The third syllable is pronounced /sænd/, with an S sound and an A sound, followed by an N and a D sound. The final E is silent. Altogether, the correct spelling and pronunciation of Mellisande can be a bit tricky, but it's a unique and beautiful name nonetheless.

Common Misspellings for MELLISANDE

• nellisande
• kellisande
• jellisande
• mwllisande
• msllisande
• mdllisande
• mrllisande
• m4llisande
• m3llisande
• mellusande
• melljsande
• mellksande
• mellosande
• mell9sande
• mell8sande
• melliaande
• mellizande
• mellixande
• mellidande
• mellieande

Etymology of MELLISANDE

The name "Mellisande" is of uncertain etymology and origin. It is primarily known as the name of a character in Maurice Maeterlinck's play "Pelléas et Mélisande", which was first performed in 1893. It is believed that Maeterlinck created the name himself, inspired by various sources.

One theory suggests that he combined the French words "miel" (honey) and "sainte" (saint) to create "Mellisande", which can be interpreted as "holy honey" or "honey saint". This interpretation corresponds to Mélisande's innocent and pure nature in the play.

Another theory suggests that Maeterlinck drew inspiration from various medieval and mythical sources. Medieval French texts mention a character named "Melisende", a variant of "Melisande", who was often associated with love and beauty.