Melisande - Girl Cat Names

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Melisande

/ˈmɛlɪsænd/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Strength or work

The name embodies resilience, grace under pressure, and quiet inner power. It suggests a dignified strength combined with compassion and wisdom.

Symbolism

Melisande symbolizes nobility, endurance, and the balance between gentleness and fortitude. It is associated with legendary heroines and women of quiet influence.

Etymology: Derived from the Germanic elements 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious' and 'swinth' meaning 'strength', it evolved through Old French as Melisende or Milisende. The name was popularized by the 12th-century Queen Melisende of Jerusalem.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

european

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval Europe, Melisande is rooted in French and Germanic traditions, often appeari

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