English/Greek · Girl name
Malinda
“honey”
About the name Malinda
Malinda is a variant of Melinda, a name formed in the eighteenth century from Greek meli, meaning ‘honey’, with the suffix -inda found in names such as Belinda and Lucinda. It is sometimes explained as a blend of Melissa, Greek for ‘honey bee’, and Linda. Melinda appeared in English poetry and drama of the eighteenth century before becoming a given name. A notable bearer of the main form is Melinda French Gates, an American philanthropist.
- Meaning
- honey
- Origin
- English/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mah-LIN-dah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Malinda
- Malinda Rose
- Malinda Anne
- Malinda Marie
- Malinda Joy
- Malinda Claire
Questions about Malinda
- What does Malinda mean?
- Malinda is an English name meaning "honey".
- How do you pronounce Malinda?
- Malinda is pronounced mah-LIN-dah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Malinda?
- Variants of Malinda include Melinda.
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