What is the origin of the name Mellissa?

Mellissa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Mellissa?

Mellissa is pronounced meh-LISS-ah.

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GirlGreek

Mellissa

meh-LISS-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5,625

Peak Year

#272 in 1979

First Recorded

1926

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Melissa, derived from the Greek word 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Mel Lissa

Spelling Variations

Melissa Melisa

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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