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Gender Feminine
Usage Welsh
Pronounced Pron. meh-LANG-esh  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsMonacella (Latinized form)

Meaning & History

The name of an early Welsh saint, known as the patron saint of small creatures because she sheltered a hare from the hounds of Prince Brochwel Ysgythrog during his hunting expedition. Folk etymology connects it to Welsh mêl meaning "honey" and angel "angel".
Added 1/25/2007 by Elea
Edited 11/20/2023 by jocatchi, Mike C, Frollein Gladys and more