Melissa
/muh-LIS-uh/ Arabic Female 3 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Melissa is a Arabic name meaning "Bee". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Greek melissa
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Syllables 3
Phonetic muh-LIS-uh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as muh-LIS-uh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Melissa
- · Melissa McCarthy - Actress
- · Melissa Etheridge - Singer-Songwriter
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