Melissa

Honey bee

Melissa

מליסה

Greek
Female
christianity
Popular

"Honey bee"

Categories

Biblical

Themes

HoneyGraceSweetnessNature

Languages

EnglishGreekHebrew

Meaning

In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who protected bees and beekeeping. In the Bible, there is a Hebrew word for honey bee that is melis (מֶלִיצ). Melissa is derived from the Greek word melissa, meaning 'honey bee'.

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes hard work, diligence, and sweetness. In the Bible, God is compared to a beekeeper in Hosea 14:6.

Numerology

People with a life path number 6 are loving, caring, and nurturing, with a strong desire for security and stability.

Translations

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Hebrew

Name

מליסה

Meaning

דבורה, נחמדת, או יקירתי

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Greek

Name

Μελissa

Meaning

μέλισσα, η蜜蜂

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Latin

Name

Melissa

Meaning

honey bee, sweet as honey

How to Pronounce

English

muh-LIS-uh

IPA: /məˈlɪsə/

Personality Insights

Emotional Traits

KindFaithfulCourageous

Hidden Traits

L = LoyalF = Faithful

Life Path Number

6

People with a life path number 6 are loving, caring, and nurturing, with a strong desire for security and stability.

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

Yellow
Gold

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

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