Melodi

Meaning of Melodi

Melodi, pronounced meh-LOH-dee, descends from the Latin “melodia” and ultimately the Greek “melōidía,” both meaning “singing” or “song,” so the name arrives already tuned to notions of harmony and artistic cadence. The streamlined spelling—favored in Turkey and gaining quiet traction in Spanish-speaking communities thanks to its final “i”—gives the familiar English “Melody” a cosmopolitan contour without sacrificing its lyrical heart. U.S. birth records reveal a steady, if understated, presence: the name has hovered between ranks 700 and 950 since the late 1940s, with annual counts typically in the 40-to-60 range, including 54 newborns in 2024. For parents, Melodi offers a compact, multicultural choice whose very etymology promises creativity and balance, framing a child’s life as one poised to find its own, distinctive rhythm.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as meh-LOH-dee (/məˈloʍi/)

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