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MELISENDE

MELISENDE  

Gender: F
Origin: German
Meaning: "strong in work"

The mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, this gave rise to the more modern Millicent. Other old forms include Melisent, Malasintha, and the French Melisande, a fairy tale heroine.