Melena

muh-LEH-nuh; muh-LAY-nuh; muh-LEE-nuh

Dutch diminutive of Magdalena, variation of Melaina or Melina

"from the high tower; black, dark; honey"

Updated Fri May 22 2026

Melena Origin and Meaning

Variation of Melanie

# in the US

Melena Thropp
Elphaba's mother In the book/musical "Wicked"
Melena or melæna
medical term for the black, "tarry" feces that are associated with gastrointestinal hemorrhage

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