Melisande is a lovely female name of French origin, meaning "Labor Strength." It is associated with resilience and determination. The name has been used in various cultural references, including Canadian folk music, paintings, plays, operas, films, novels, and short stories. Notably, Melisande Shahrizai is a prominent character in Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series. The name is also linked to the 1925 film "The Big Parade" and the 2012 novel "Melisande! What Are Dreams?" For further exploration, individuals may be interested in related topics such as Pelléas and Mélisande, Melisende, Millicent, and the character Melisandre from George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and its adaptation "Game of Thrones."