Melissa means “bee; lemon balm”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Melissa is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Melissa mean?
Literal meaning
Melissa is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “bee; lemon balm”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
variant of Melisa
Melissa in Turkish
What does Melissa mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Melissa. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bee; lemon balm” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Melissa come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Melissa a Turkish name?
Yes. Melissa is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Melissa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MelissaLatin | Girl | same as above: “bee; lemon balm” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Melissa
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Melissa
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Melissa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArmağanUnisex“gift, present”same language (turkish)
- NehipBoy“terror, dread; plunder”same language (turkish)
- RaufBoy“compassionate, merciful, gracious”same language (turkish)
- DikmenUnisex“conical peak; highest point of a mountain; plateau”same language (turkish)
- NurdaneGirl“grain of light”same language (turkish)
- GülbüzGirl“rose scatterer”same language (turkish)
- HepşenUnisex“always cheerful”same language (turkish)
- CandoğanBoy“falcon soul”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Melissa
What does the name Melissa mean?
Melissa means “bee; lemon balm”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Melissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Melissa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Melissa come from?
Melissa is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Melissa?
Melissa is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Melissa have?
Melissa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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