Melia

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pán meli (πᾶν μελι),” composed of two elements: “pán (πᾶν)” (all) plus “meli (μελι)” (honey). Finally, the name means “sweetness, all sweetness, all honey.” The name was invented by Samuel Richardson for his novel “Pamela.” Introduced in the Italian language from the French “Pamèle” and the English “Pamela,” its diffusion was for two comedies of Carlo Goldoni in 1750 and 1760. The name’s popularity may have been hindered by the tendency to pronounce it “pəˈmiːlə/ pə-mee-lə” which was not entirely superseded by the now-standard “ˈpæmələ/ pam-ə-lə” until the start of the 20th-century. The feast day is celebrated on November 1, the feast of All Saints.