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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 1
- Indian numerology
- 6
- Characters
- 6
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What does Melvyn mean?
Melvyn is a baby name with English, Celtic, Irish context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Armored chief; Leader; Strong friend Possibly 'friend of Michael.
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Girl
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Feminine of Melvin; Handmaiden; Variant of Malvina: Smooth brow
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Divine; Dweller by the dark; Poet; Servant; Variant of the English county name Devon
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