Melissa
/meˈlis.sa/
Melissa is the Italian form of the female given name Melissa.
Melissa is used as a proper name for females.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /meˈlis.sa/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In classical mythology, the first Melissa was a nymph who taught the infant Zeus how to eat honey.
- In Italian, melissa is not only a name but also the common name for the lemon balm herb, known for its calming properties.
- Because melissa refers to a plant used in herbal teas, an Italian speaker might jokingly associate the name with relaxation or sleepiness.
Examples in context
- Pietro lanciò una mela a Melissa.Pietro tossed an apple at Melissa.Tatoeba #13295612 by Guybrush88, translation #11717714 by Amastan
- Gabriel insisté che Melissa rallentasse.Gabriel insisted Melissa slow down.Tatoeba #13441948 by Guybrush88, translation #11766193 by Amastan
- Gustavo sa che a Melissa non piacciono i cani.Gustavo knows Melissa doesn't like dogs.Tatoeba #13084893 by Guybrush88, translation #11769957 by Amastan
- Gentile Signorina Melissa.Kind Miss Melissa
- Ciao, Mel!Hi, Mel!
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- GiuliaConosci Melissa?Do you know Melissa?
- MatteoSì, Melissa è una mia vecchia amica.Yes, Melissa is an old friend of mine.
- GiuliaÈ molto simpatica quella ragazza.That girl is very nice.
- MatteoSì, Melissa è davvero gentile.Yes, Melissa is truly kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melissa” translations and entries Melissa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
