Melitza
Greek-Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Melitza
Melitza derives from the Greek root "meli" (μέλι), meaning honey, combined with the suffix "-itza," a common Slavic diminutive ending, thus signifying "little honey" or expressing sweetness.
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Etymology
Melitza derives from the Greek root "meli" (μέλι), meaning honey, combined with the suffix "-itza," a common Slavic diminutive ending, thus signifying "little honey" or expressing sweetness. The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Bulgaria and the former Yugoslavia, with roots in Byzantine Greek influence on Eastern Orthodox Christian communities.
Melitza currently ranks #12,621 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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