Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Malinda, MaLinda, Melinda, Melindaett Meanings: Wait; wait for goodness (LEEN-dah—Xhosa, South Africa). To guard (Swahili, East Africa). Pretty one, beautiful (LIN-dah—Spanish). Lovely or gentle maid (Teutonic). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesThe Book of African NamesAfrican NamesProud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names
