Μέλισσα
Mélissa/ˈme.li.sa/feminine
Melissa is the Greek female given name Μέλισσα (Mélissa).
Μέλισσα is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name Μέλισσα literally means bee.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈme.li.sa/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While it is a common name today, in ancient times, the term μέλισσα was also used to describe a specific class of priestesses who served the goddess Artemis.
- The name is linked to the myth of the Melissae, a group of nymphs who protected the infant Zeus from being swallowed by his father, Cronus.
- The name Μέλισσα is closely related to the word for the lemon balm plant, which is called μελισσόχορτο in Greek because it attracts bees.
Examples in context
- Γνώρισα την Μέλισσα χθες.Gnórisa tin Mélissa chthes.I met Melissa yesterday.
- Πού είναι η Μέλισσα;Pou eínai i Mélissa;Where is Melissa?
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are talking about their mutual friend.
- Μαρία MariaΞέρεις την Μέλισσα;Xéreis tin Mélissa;Do you know Melissa?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, η Μέλισσα είναι φίλη μου.Nai, i Mélissa eínai fíli mou.Yes, Melissa is my friend.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ καλή φίλη.Eínai polý kalí fíli.She is a very good friend.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι όντως υπέροχη.Eínai óntos ypérochi.She really is wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melissa” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry μέλισσα.
