♀ Name Melissa

Q: What does the name Melissa mean?

Melissa means '(honey)bee' (from ancient Greek 'mélitta/μέλιττα' or 'melissa/μέλισσα' = bee + Greek 'μελι/meli' = honey).

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Melissa is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Melissa come from?

Melissa is a name from Greek mythology. It was an epithet of some Greek nymphs and priestesses, among other things. Besides, Melissa derived from the name Melitta, which is of Greek origin as well.

What does the name Melissa mean?

Melissa means “(honey)bee” (from ancient Greek “mélitta/μέλιττα” or “melissa/μέλισσα” = bee + Greek “μελι/meli” = honey).

Pronunciation of Melissa

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Variants

Melisa Mélyssa

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Popularity of the name Melissa

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