Melissa
/meˈlɪsa/
Melissa is the German female given name for Melissa.
Melissa is used as a female given name. It should not be confused with the related noun Melisse, which refers to a plant of the genus Melissa.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/meˈlɪsa/
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, the Melissae were nymphs who were transformed into bees to serve as messengers.
- The name Melissa is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'bee'.
- German uses the noun Melisse in herbal teas, which are often marketed for their calming effects on the nerves.
Examples in context
- Melissa fehlte schon wieder im Unterricht?Melissa skipped class again?This sentence shows the use of Melissa in a question about attending class.Tatoeba #6938037 by moskytoo, translation #6938044 by moskytoo
- Lorenzo war erleichtert, Melissa zu sehen.Lorenzo was relieved to see Melissa.This sentence demonstrates the use of Melissa in a context of relief.Tatoeba #13671523 by Naina, translation #11708740 by Amastan
- Diego ist Melissa den ganzen Weg nach Hause gefolgt.Diego followed Melissa all the way home.This sentence shows the use of Melissa as the object of following someone home.Tatoeba #13294731 by ElClonguero, translation #11750896 by Amastan
- Guten Morgen, Melissa! Wie geht es Ihnen?Good morning, Melissa! How are you?
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are talking about their friend.
- JulianHast du Melissa heute schon gesehen?Have you seen Melissa already today?
- LauraNein, ich habe sie noch nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met her yet.
- JulianIch glaube, Melissa ist noch im Büro.I think Melissa is still in the office.
- LauraDann rufen wir sie einfach kurz an.Then we will just give her a quick call.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melissa” translations and entries Melissa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Melissa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
