Melburn

Meaning of Melburn

Melburn is a male name with British English and American English pronunciations. In both English variations, it is pronounced as MEL-burn (/mɛlˈbɜːn/). The name has its origin in the place name Melbourne, which is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria. Melbourne itself derives its name from an English town called Melburne or Melborne, meaning "mill stream" or "stream near a mill." As for associations, the name Melburn has been given to boys in the United States since at least 1912. While it has never been among the most popular names, it has had consistent usage over the years.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as MEL-burn (/mɛlˈbɜːn/)

American English

  • Pronunced as MEL-burn (/mɛlˈbɜrn/)

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