What Melissa means
Melissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "honeybee". It comes from Greek melissa (honeybee). It is pronounced meh-LEE-sah.
A nymph who nursed the infant Zeus with honey in Greek myth.
Spellings and variants: Melisa.
Nicknames in Mexico: Meli. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
