Melisssa
meh-LISS-ah
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
133
Peak Year
#14 in 1981
First Recorded
1967
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Melisssa is a misspelling of Melissa, a Greek name derived from 'melissa', meaning 'honey bee'. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who nurtured Zeus.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Melissa McCarthy
American actress, comedian, and writer.
Melissa Etheridge
American singer-songwriter.
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