Melisende

German
"strong in work"

Melisende Origin and Meaning

The name Melisende is a girl's name of German origin meaning "strong in work".

Melisende, the mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, gave rise to the more modern (but less lovely) Millicent. Other old forms include Melisent, Malasintha, and the French Melisande, a fairy tale heroine.

Famous People Named Melisende

  • Melisende
    Queen of Jerusalem
  • Melisende
    Lady of Arsuf, wife of John of Ibelin, the lord of Beirut
  • Melisende de Lusignan
    Princess of Antioch, youngest daughter of Queen Isabella I of Jerusalem
  • Melisende of Tripoli
    daughter of Hodierna and Raymond II of Tripoli
  • Melisende
    Viscountess of Châteaudun, Countess of Montagne