Melania

Melania is a feminine given name which derives from the Greek word μελανία (melania) meaning "black, dark".^[1] People named Melania include:

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• Melania the Elder (350–410), a Christian saint and an influential figure in the ascetic movement
• Melania the Younger (383–439), a Christian saint who lived during the reign of Emperor Flavius Augustus Honorius
• Melania Albea (born 1980), Swiss figure skater
• Melania Alvarez, Mexican mathematics educator in Canada
• Melania "Melani" Costa (born 1989), Spanish swimmer
• Melania Cristescu, Romanian–Canadian biologist
• Melania Gabbiadini (born 1983), Italian former footballer
• Melania Grego (born 1973), Italian former water polo player
• Melania Hotu (born 1959), provincial governor of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
• Melania Mazzucco (born 1966), Italian author
• Melania Trump (born 1970), Slovene–American model and First Lady of the United States
• Melania Ursu (1940–2016), Romanian stage and film actress

See also[]

• Melanie
• Mélanie
• Melaina, a Corycian nymph in Greek mythology

References[]

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