Maleficent

Gender: Female
Origin: American
Meaning: Malevolent And Magnificent

What is the meaning of the name Maleficent?

The name Maleficent is primarily a female name of American origin that means Malevolent And Magnificent.

The name “Maleficent” is most famously associated with the character from Disney’s *Sleeping Beauty* and its own film adaptation. The name itself is derived from the Latin word *maleficentia*, which means “malevolence” or “harmful action.” It combines *malefic* (from Latin *maleficus*, meaning “evil-doer” or “harmful”) with the suffix *-ent*, which indicates an agent or someone who performs an action.

Thus, “Maleficent” means “one who does evil” or “one who causes harm,” fitting the character’s role as the antagonist who casts a curse on Princess Aurora in the story.

Different Spellings of the name Maleficent:

Different spellings of the name “Maleficent” could include:

– Malefecent
– Maleficant
– Malefisant
– Malefecent

These variations might be influenced by phonetic interpretation or stylistic choices, though “Maleficent” remains the most recognized spelling.