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ArchivesOrigin and meaning ... any other Melias out there?
I have always been told that my name is Hawaiin (meaning beautiful flower) ... but now I think it might be Spanish. Any ideas
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There's a very pretty tree called Melia something - Azaderach, possibly - with tiny, very fragrant mauve flowers in early spring; it then gets golden-coloured berries (about the size of cherries, and they grow the same way) that are said to be poisonous ... also called Persian Lilac or syringa. It's been declared an invasive alien which I think one need not eradicate but no more can be planted. I've never heard of being named after one, but it makes as much sense as Willow.
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I worked with a woman about 11-12 years ago that named her daughter Melia. I remember her saying Melia was the name of one of her husband's ex-girlfriends. The name did fit the baby; the baby was adorable, with lots of dark hair. I often wonder how that marriage turned out; I know that Jenny (the baby's mom) really didn't like the name Melia, but she went along with her husband just to keep peace in the family. To me, it would be hard to name my baby after one of my husband's ex-girlfriends!
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