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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.

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Numerology

5

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.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

SweetDiligentNurturingIndustrious

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