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)