The Meaning Of The Name MELISSA
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| Meaning: |
A Honey Bee |
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Female
Gender Score: 9 (1=Male [B l u e], 10=Female [P i n k])
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| Origin: |
Greek |
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From the ancient Greek word “μέλισσα” (mélissa), meaning “bee” which comes from “μέλι” (meli), meaning “honey”. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered honey and cared for the infant god Zeus by feeding him honey. As a reward, Zeus transformed her into a bee. The name became symbolic of diligence, purity, and care. |
| Syllables: |
3 |
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Pronunciation: Commonly pronounced as “meh-LISS-uh.”
Popularity: Highly popular in the United States and Europe during the 1970s and 1980s; peaked at #2 in the U.S. in 1979. Although less common today, it remains a well-loved classic in many English-speaking countries.
Associated Color: Golden yellow, representing warmth, vitality, sweetness, and the honeybee’s industrious spirit.
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Nicknames and Diminutives: Mel, Lissa, Missy, Melly, Mellie.
Variations and Alternates: Mélissa (French), Melisa (Spanish), Melitta (Greek variant), Malissa, Melisse, Melitza.