Melis
Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Melis
Melis is derived from the Greek name Melissa, which comes from the word "melissa" meaning "honey bee" in ancient Greek.
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Etymology
Melis is derived from the Greek name Melissa, which comes from the word "melissa" meaning "honey bee" in ancient Greek. The name has roots in classical mythology and carries connotations of sweetness and industriousness.
The name is used across multiple cultures including Greek, Turkish, and Dutch communities, with particular popularity in Turkey and the Netherlands during the modern era, though it has no specific religious association. It gained wider recognition through various historical figures and contemporary usage in European and Mediterranean societies.
Melis currently ranks #8,180 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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