The name Melia is a girl's name of Spanish, Greek origin meaning "work". Melia and is often added to lists like Mythology Baby Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "Girls Makeover - Two Middles".
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This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are nymphs associated with trees.
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Melia is how we've naturally shortened our daughter's name from Amelia. It's quite pretty when spoken, very melodic. :) But a bit of a mouthful for a nickname. We're considering shortening it further to Milla.