Melisssa

Melisssa Meaning & Origin

About Melisssa
The name Melissa is of Greek origin and means "honey bee." It is derived from the Greek word "melitta," which refers to the insect known for producing honey. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and its medicinal properties. The name Melissa is often associated with sweetness, industriousness, and nurturing qualities, reflecting the characteristics of the honey bee.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melisssa are female.

Melisssa Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melisssa in Braille

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

The name Melisssa in braille

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

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

The name Melisssa in sign language

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