What does Melissa mean?
Melissa means “Honey-bee”. It is a girl name of Greek origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #3376 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Melissa has 7 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 4 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Melissa with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): M=13 + E=5 + L=12 + I=9 + S=19 + S=19 + A=1 = 78. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 7 + 8 = 15. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 5 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Melissa has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (M). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Melissa
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Melissa. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Melissa
Partner names that match Melissa by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Melissa + Dimitri = Melitri · Melissa + Nikolay = Melilay · Melissa + Gennady = Meliady · Melissa + Giorgio = Meligio
Sibling names for Melissa
Names that sit well next to Melissa: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Melissa
If Melissa is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Melissa (honey).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Melissa mean?
Melissa means “Honey-bee” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Melissa?
In our collection Melissa is listed as a name of Greek origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Melissa a boy or a girl name?
Melissa is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Melissa?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Melissa is 6, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Melissa?
Melissa has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Melissa?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Melissa include Me, Mel, Meli, Melis, Ssa, Mely.
Which names have a similar meaning to Melissa?
Names with a related meaning include Honey, Honeysha, Madhav, Madhu, Neringa, Simphiwe.