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Origin and Meaning of the Name Melisent

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Girl


Origin:	Germanic
Meaning:	Strong work


Origin:	French
Meaning:	Strong work


Pronunciation:	(MEH lee sahn) [Guide]

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English and French speaking countries

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Medieval French name from the Germanic 'amalwint'.
Amal means "labour", and swint "strength".
The French Melisent was introduced into Britain at the end of the 12th century.
The modern English form is Millicent.
It is the name of several historical figures, including the 12th-century queen of Jerusalem, daughter of Baldwin II.