Melusine Name Meaning and Origin

Gender: Girl
Origin: French folklore name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Melusine Name Meaning and Origin

Melusine is of French origin and is typically feminine. It derives from medieval legend and is associated with a mythical water spirit or mermaid-like creature often depicted as a woman with a serpent or fish tail. The name likely stems from the Old French term Melusina, which may have connections to the Latin word melus (honey) or Greek mythology’s river spirits. In folklore, Melusine is known for her association with transformation, mystery, and enchantment, making the name symbolic of beauty and complexity.