Melina

Melina is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the element meli, meaning honey, and is often understood as a diminutive or elaboration of names such as Melissa or Melanie that share the same root. It has been used across European languages, appearing in French as Mélina. The Greek-born actress Melina Mercouri, celebrated for her role in Never on Sunday and her later work as Greece's Minister of Culture, brought the name wider international recognition in the twentieth century. Related forms include Melinda, Melissa, and Melanie.