Melissa

proper nouncommon in dialogue

United States//məˈlɪsə//

Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.

proper noun

1
Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.
2
A female given name from Ancient Greek, popular in the latter half of the 20th century.
And her owne handmayd, that Melissa hight / Appointed to attend her dewly day and night
Miss Melissa Wackles was the eldest daughter, Miss Sophy the next, and Miss Jane the youngest.
- - - by Mrs. Melissa Blaydon and Miss Ianthe Ambrose. "Well, they may be sisters," said Nigel. "Those elegant, classical Christian names suggest one father.
The first line of dialogue is from an off-screen Field Commander Melissa Lewis (Jessica Chastain), asking the team to stay in sight and “make NASA proud”.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee, honey, or honeybee”). In Ireland it is sometimes used as a feminine form of the Gaelic male name Maol Íosa (literally “servant of Jesus”).

Melbourne · The capital city of Victoria, Australia and former capital of…Melinda · A female given name originating as a coinage.melissa · A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa…

Melissa · Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.

Mellie · A diminutive of the female given name Melanie.mellow · Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.Mellow · A surname.

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