What is the origin of the name Mellisa?

Mellisa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Mellisa?

Mellisa is currently ranked #16811 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mellisa?

Mellisa is pronounced muh-LIS-uh.

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GirlGreek

Mellisa

muh-LIS-uh

Popularity

#16811

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

4,575

Peak Year

#221 in 1979

First Recorded

1952

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mellisa is a variant spelling of Melissa, a Greek name meaning 'honeybee'. It is derived from the Greek word 'melissa,' meaning 'honeybee.'

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Mel Lissa Missy

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mel Lissa Missy

Spelling Variations

Melissa Melisa Melitta

Similar Names

Amelia Alicia Melanie Chelsea

Personality Traits

sweetgentlehardworkingnurturing

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