Melisa
Melisa is a Muslim girl name of Greek, via Turkish origin, meaning “Honeybee; lemon balm”.
| Meaning | Honeybee; lemon balm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Turkish |
| Pronunciation | meh-LEE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Melisa
Melisa comes from the Greek melissa, a honeybee, a word that also names the herb lemon balm. Starting in the 1990s it climbed to the top of the lists for baby girls in Turkey. Families in Bosnia and Albania give it too. Even though it is popular among Muslims, the name has no Arabic root and comes entirely from Greek.
Is Melisa a Muslim name?
Melisa comes from Greek, yet Muslim families in Turkey and the Balkans give it very often; those who prefer an Arabic name could look at Malak or Malika.
How popular is Melisa?
Very popular in Turkey and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Melisa
- Melisa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Melisa
Names similar to Melisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melisa mean?
Melisa means 'Honeybee; lemon balm'. It is of Greek, via Turkish origin.
Is Melisa a Muslim name?
Melisa comes from Greek, yet Muslim families in Turkey and the Balkans give it very often; those who prefer an Arabic name could look at Malak or Malika.
How do you pronounce Melisa?
Melisa is pronounced meh-LEE-sah.
Is Melisa a boy or girl name?
Melisa is usually a girl name.