Malissa

Malissa Meaning & Origin

About Malissa
The name Malissa is a variant of the name Melissa, which has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word "melissa" meaning "honeybee." The name Malissa symbolizes sweetness, charm, and industriousness, drawing parallels to the hardworking and productive nature of bees. It is often associated with individuals who are nurturing, kind-hearted, and have a strong work ethic.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malissa are female.

Malissa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 L IH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/malissa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malissa in Braille

Here's how to represent Malissa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Malissa in braille

How to Spell the Name Malissa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Malissa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malissa in sign language

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