Malissa
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Malissa
The name Malissa is a variant of Melissa, derived from the Greek word *melissa* meaning "honeybee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.
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Etymology
The name Malissa is a variant of Melissa, derived from the Greek word *melissa* meaning "honeybee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often within Christian communities, with no notable historical figures of significance beyond its classical Greek mythological association with nymphs.
Malissa currently ranks #11,546 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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