Girl name
Mela name meaning
“Dark-coloured, black”
Mela means “dark coloured” or “black.” A feminine name in Türkiye, it belongs to the European short forms of Melania and Melanie, names derived from Greek melas, meaning “black” or “dark.” Those related names provide a concrete connection to the colour word at the heart of this interpretation.
What does Mela mean?
Dark-coloured, black
In Turkish: Koyu renkli, siyah
Mela belongs among short feminine names derived from an ancient colour word. Its relationship with Melania and Melanie explains its historical setting in European languages. It can appear in Turkish as a simple international name; the dark-colour meaning is an etymological explanation and does not describe the appearance of its bearer.
Origin of the name Mela
In European naming usage, Mela is one of the short forms of Melania and Melanie. These names derive from Greek melas 'black, dark-coloured'; independent uses of Mela in other languages may have different explanations.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Mela in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Me |
How to pronounce Mela
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mela/ |
Is Mela a girl’s name?
Yes, Mela is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mela does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mela
Famous people named Mela
- Mela Bedel · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Mela
What is the meaning of Mela?
Mela means “Dark-coloured, black”. In European naming usage, Mela is one of the short forms of Melania and Melanie. These names derive from Greek melas 'black, dark-coloured'; independent uses of Mela in other languages may have different explanations.
Is Mela a girl’s name?
Yes, Mela is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mela in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mela nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mela?
Mela is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Mela have?
Mela has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mela?
Mela does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mela?
Notable people named Mela include Mela Bedel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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