Melissa: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Melissa · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Melissa: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Honey bee»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Popularity
90 out of 100
Where Melissa is popular
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro Civil#18
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About the Name Melissa
Melissa is a girl's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Honey bee." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Melissa, Melissa runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Melissa is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Melissa is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.
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FAQ
What does the name Melissa mean?+
The name Melissa means "Honey bee".
What is the origin of the name Melissa?+
Melissa is a name of Greek origin.
Is Melissa a girl or boy name?+
Melissa is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Melissa?+
Melissa is pronounced Melissa (3 syllables).
Is Melissa a popular name?+
Melissa is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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