What is the origin of the name Mylissa?

Mylissa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Mylissa?

Mylissa is pronounced my-LISS-uh.

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GirlGreek

Mylissa

my-LISS-uh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

399

Peak Year

#19 in 1991

First Recorded

1957

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mylissa is a phonetic variation of Melissa, a Greek name derived from "melissa," meaning "honeybee."

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My Lyssa Missy

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

My Lyssa Missy

Spelling Variations

Melissa Malyssa Alyssa

Similar Names

Alyssa Teresa Felicia Vanessa

Personality Traits

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