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Melina vs. Melena

Is the name Melina ( pronounced Ma- lee- na) pronounced the same as the medical term for bloody stool Melena? Thanks all

The Top Baby Name is...

Melina

83%

Melena

17%

Poll created: Jul 27, 2016
Total Votes: 6
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I think so,though I wouldn’t have made that connection
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Yes, they are both pronounced meh-LEE-nah
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Wow...I would never even think of that. Never heard of that word being used for bloody stool. Anyway, I like the name Melina...very pretty and Melodic and uncommon. I prefer it spelled Melina.
posted by Jennifer :: 7 years ago | report
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/melena

But if you love the name use it. I think it’s super pretty for a girl!
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Thanks all.. I absolutely love it but with 2 Dr’s and a pathologist in the family.. it is bound to be known.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
never heard of melena. I know a girl who spells it Melina (mell-EE-nah)
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Lol I have a niece named Melina. My sister is so uppity she would freak if I told her the medical term lmao
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Melena
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report

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