Melissa
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Origin and meaning
Name: Melissa (me-lis-sa)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: #346
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bee
Origin: English
Meaning: Honey bee
Origin and Meaning: Melissa is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), meaning "honey bee".
Etymology: The name Melissa is derived from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), which is derived from μέλι (meli), meaning "honey".
Derived: Melissa is also the name of a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
History of Name: Melissa has been used as a given name since the 18th century, when it was popularized by the poem "The Story of Melissa" by James Thomson. It was also used in the English version of the Bible, where it is the name of a woman who helps the prophet Elijah.
Style of the Name: Melissa is a classic name that has been used for centuries. It is a timeless name that is still popular today.
Symbolism of the Name: The symbolism of the name Melissa is associated with the honey bee, which is a symbol of hard work, diligence, and productivity. It is also associated with sweetness and love.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /məlˈɪsə/
Syllables: me-lis-sa
Melissa's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Poor | ★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Melissa
- Well-read
- Strong
- Passionate
- Leisurely
- Daring
- Impulsive
- Indecisive
Astrology of name Melissa
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Saturn
Lucky metal: Bronze
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| Lucky colors: | Liliak Bronze Gold |
Totem pet: Horse
Totem animal: Llama
Totem plant: Lavender
Totem tree: Sycamore
Lucky weekday: Sunday
Favorable month: July
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 23
Lucky days of the month: 8, 28, 31
Unlucky number: 9
Hobbies: pilates/stretching, card making, learn to write lyrics / music
Careers: Extractive Industry, Web Services, Government Services
Health issues: Reproductive and Kidneys will have a problem
Letters count: 7
Numerology of name Melissa
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 185 | 33 |
| 1881 | 183 | 40 |
| 1882 | 190 | 41 |
| 1883 | 190 | 42 |
| 1884 | 195 | 48 |
| 1885 | 212 | 45 |
| 1886 | 209 | 58 |
| 1887 | 230 | 34 |
| 1888 | 249 | 40 |
| 1889 | 244 | 46 |
| 1890 | 258 | 42 |
| 1891 | 262 | 30 |
| 1892 | 275 | 34 |
| 1893 | 262 | 53 |
| 1894 | 275 | 52 |
| 1895 | 289 | 41 |
| 1896 | 303 | 30 |
| 1897 | 296 | 35 |
| 1898 | 309 | 35 |
| 1899 | 289 | 47 |
| 1900 | 322 | 40 |
| 1901 | 299 | 34 |
| 1902 | 315 | 40 |
| 1903 | 312 | 35 |
| 1904 | 330 | 24 |
| 1905 | 332 | 30 |
| 1906 | 338 | 22 |
| 1907 | 348 | 38 |
| 1908 | 355 | 27 |
| 1909 | 360 | 33 |
| 1910 | 366 | 47 |
| 1911 | 385 | 31 |
| 1912 | 430 | 42 |
| 1913 | 438 | 47 |
| 1914 | 464 | 52 |
| 1915 | 497 | 67 |
| 1916 | 514 | 64 |
| 1917 | 528 | 54 |
| 1918 | 531 | 63 |
| 1919 | 550 | 49 |
| 1920 | 554 | 59 |
| 1921 | 543 | 66 |
| 1922 | 533 | 68 |
| 1923 | 562 | 51 |
| 1924 | 561 | 53 |
| 1925 | 564 | 55 |
| 1926 | 563 | 46 |
| 1927 | 566 | 44 |
| 1928 | 566 | 43 |
| 1929 | 554 | 42 |
| 1930 | 537 | 57 |
| 1931 | 543 | 43 |
| 1932 | 527 | 62 |
| 1933 | 527 | 51 |
| 1934 | 528 | 43 |
| 1935 | 518 | 63 |
| 1936 | 517 | 56 |
| 1937 | 501 | 90 |
| 1938 | 507 | 85 |
| 1939 | 468 | 116 |
| 1940 | 503 | 95 |
| 1941 | 463 | 141 |
| 1942 | 480 | 154 |
| 1943 | 452 | 189 |
| 1944 | 457 | 177 |
| 1945 | 444 | 186 |
| 1946 | 470 | 198 |
| 1947 | 424 | 319 |
| 1948 | 308 | 600 |
| 1949 | 266 | 779 |
| 1950 | 232 | 980 |
| 1951 | 228 | 1129 |
| 1952 | 199 | 1442 |
| 1953 | 159 | 2006 |
| 1954 | 169 | 2062 |
| 1955 | 146 | 2416 |
| 1956 | 150 | 2526 |
| 1957 | 147 | 2779 |
| 1958 | 130 | 3325 |
| 1959 | 125 | 3628 |
| 1960 | 109 | 4415 |
| 1961 | 95 | 4901 |
| 1962 | 68 | 6307 |
| 1963 | 61 | 7320 |
| 1964 | 53 | 8317 |
| 1965 | 38 | 10564 |
| 1966 | 22 | 14252 |
| 1967 | 9 | 18378 |
| 1968 | 5 | 21727 |
| 1969 | 5 | 23023 |
| 1970 | 7 | 23737 |
| 1971 | 7 | 23872 |
| 1972 | 7 | 22501 |
| 1973 | 6 | 22483 |
| 1974 | 7 | 22165 |
| 1975 | 4 | 24169 |
| 1976 | 3 | 25096 |
| 1977 | 2 | 26881 |
| 1978 | 2 | 28327 |
| 1979 | 2 | 34054 |
| 1980 | 4 | 31637 |
| 1981 | 5 | 28003 |
| 1982 | 5 | 25868 |
| 1983 | 6 | 23474 |
| 1984 | 8 | 21895 |
| 1985 | 11 | 19964 |
| 1986 | 12 | 17666 |
| 1987 | 13 | 17675 |
| 1988 | 16 | 16545 |
| 1989 | 19 | 15206 |
| 1990 | 20 | 13997 |
| 1991 | 20 | 13347 |
| 1992 | 24 | 11710 |
| 1993 | 30 | 10224 |
| 1994 | 31 | 8796 |
| 1995 | 35 | 7878 |
| 1996 | 42 | 7170 |
| 1997 | 43 | 6679 |
| 1998 | 58 | 5354 |
| 1999 | 64 | 4830 |
| 2000 | 71 | 4531 |
| 2001 | 74 | 4145 |
| 2002 | 80 | 3768 |
| 2003 | 96 | 3501 |
| 2004 | 97 | 3337 |
| 2005 | 104 | 3084 |
| 2006 | 116 | 2893 |
| 2007 | 136 | 2504 |
| 2008 | 131 | 2516 |
| 2009 | 137 | 2336 |
| 2010 | 156 | 1951 |
| 2011 | 179 | 1709 |
| 2012 | 175 | 1771 |
| 2013 | 195 | 1592 |
| 2014 | 220 | 1507 |
| 2015 | 246 | 1283 |
| 2016 | 245 | 1236 |
| 2017 | 266 | 1169 |
| 2018 | 277 | 1115 |
| 2019 | 315 | 933 |
| 2020 | 330 | 885 |
| 2021 | 346 | 832 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 634 | 25 |
| 1965 | 631 | 26 |
| 1966 | 601 | 37 |
| 1967 | 605 | 43 |
| 1968 | 595 | 61 |
| 1969 | 596 | 69 |
| 1970 | 596 | 70 |
| 1971 | 590 | 75 |
| 1972 | 586 | 84 |
| 1973 | 575 | 78 |
| 1974 | 579 | 86 |
| 1975 | 580 | 92 |
| 1976 | 574 | 88 |
| 1977 | 580 | 92 |
| 1978 | 584 | 101 |
| 1979 | 558 | 129 |
| 1980 | 553 | 138 |
| 1981 | 593 | 97 |
| 1982 | 591 | 109 |
| 1983 | 595 | 101 |
| 1984 | 614 | 83 |
| 1985 | 612 | 85 |
| 1986 | 620 | 84 |
| 1987 | 643 | 74 |
| 1988 | 658 | 73 |
| 1989 | 676 | 77 |
| 1990 | 734 | 49 |
| 1991 | 737 | 27 |
| 1992 | 744 | 39 |
| 1993 | 739 | 32 |
| 1994 | 752 | 25 |
| 1995 | 780 | 21 |
Name Melissa in sign language
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