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Melissa

muh-LIH-suh

Popularity

#378

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

761,881

Peak Year

#34,179 in 1979

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Melissa means 'honey bee'. It is derived from the Greek word 'melissa' which translates to bee.

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MelLissaMissy

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Melissa McCarthy

    American actress, comedian, and writer

  • Melissa Etheridge

    American singer-songwriter and musician

Nicknames

MelLissaMissy

Similar Names

AmandaJessicaJenniferStephanie

Personality Traits

sweetkindcreativegenerous

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