Melissa
A female given name from Ancient Greek, popular in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Melissa at a glance
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation (IPA)
- /məˈlɪsə/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee, honey, or honeybee”). In Ireland it is sometimes used as a feminine form of the Gaelic male name Maol Íosa (literally “servant of Jesus”).
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What does the name Melissa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, popular in the latter half of the 20th century.