Melissa
honeybee (Greek)
Melissa is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 213, with 36,756 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
honeybee (Greek)
Melissa has classical Greek origins ('mélissa' meaning bee or honeybee) and appears in Greek mythology as a nymph who nursed the infant Zeus. In the Philippines, it gained massive popularity during the late 20th century via American cultural influence, functioning as a familiar, classic feminine name.
Derived from the Greek word 'mélissa' meaning 'bee', the name became widely popular across the Western world and entered mainstream Philippine naming conventions primarily through American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among Generation X and Millennials in the Philippines. Typically shortened to 'Mel', 'Mhel', 'Lissa', or 'Issa', and occasionally paired in compounds such as 'Maria Melissa' or 'Melissa Joy'.
Related forms
- Melisa Spanish
- Melissa Italian
- Mélissa French
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Melissa with common surname pairs
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How do I use Melissa with two Filipino surnames?
Melissa is the given name. The full name is Melissa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Melissa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Melissa is number 213, with 36,756 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.