Melissa

Colors Related to this Name: Blue

Qualities Related to this Name: Romantic, Nurturing

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #202 in 2013 and #224 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: From Ancient Greek μέλισσα ‎(mélissa, “bee, honey, honeybee”)

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.

-( female name -comes from the Ancient Greek language-). Popular in the latter half of the 20th century.

In German

Meaning(s):

-( female name), related to Melissa.

In Swedish

Meaning(s):

-( female name), related to Melissa.

In Danish

Meaning(s):

-( female name), related to Melissa.

In Italian

Meaning(s):

-( female name), related to Melissa.

In Portuguese

Meaning(s):

-(Melissa) (female)

In Translingual

Origin: Ancient Greek μέλισσα ‎(mélissa, “honey bee”) (compare Melissa), which in turn comes from μέλι ‎(méli, “honey”).

Meaning(s):

-(taxon genus family Lamiaceae lemon balm)