Melisende

German

"strong in work"

Melisende Origin and Meaning

The name Melisende is a girl's name of German origin meaning "strong in work".

Melisende, the mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, gave rise to the more modern (but less lovely) Millicent. Other old forms include Melisent, Malasintha, and the French Melisande, a fairy tale heroine.

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Famous People Named Melisende

• Melisende Queen of Jerusalem
• Melisende Lady of Arsuf, wife of John of Ibelin, the lord of Beirut
• Melisende de Lusignan Princess of Antioch, youngest daughter of Queen Isabella I of Jerusalem
• Melisende of Tripoli daughter of Hodierna and Raymond II of Tripoli
• Melisende Viscountess of Châteaudun, Countess of Montagne