Melitta
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Melitta
Melitta derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honey bee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.
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Etymology
Melitta derives from the Greek word "melissa" (μέλισσα), meaning "honey bee," symbolizing sweetness and industriousness. The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures since the early modern period, with notable historical use including Saint Melitta and the Melitta coffee brand founded in 1908.
Melitta currently ranks #13,125 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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