Melida
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Melida
Melida is derived from the Greek name Melissa, which means "honeybee" (from Greek "melissa").
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Etymology
Melida is derived from the Greek name Melissa, which means "honeybee" (from Greek "melissa"). The name has been adapted across various Romance and English-speaking cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities, with historical usage dating back to classical antiquity through its Greek origins.
Melida currently ranks #10,010 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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