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Melisse

meh-LEES

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

273

Peak Year

#17 in 1975

First Recorded

1939

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Melisse is the French form of Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'honeybee.' It evokes sweetness, diligence, and productivity.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Melisse J. G. Lee

    American actress and martial artist, known for 'Arrow'.

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Personality Traits

SweetDutifulIndustriousGentle

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