Melissa
muh-LISS-uh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Honeybee, of the honeybee
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Melisa
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Honey bee
- Pronunciation
- meh-LEE-sah
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
Variant of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning honey bee.
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
ClassicVintageNature-inspiredSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Turkey, Eastern Europe
Alternate spellings
MelissaGreek
Standard form.
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