Melissa - Girl Cat Names

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Melissa

/məˈlɪsə/

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Meaning

Honeybee

Symbolizes industriousness, community, and nurturing energy. It reflects qualities of sweetness, productivity, and connection to nature.

Symbolism

Embodies diligence, natural harmony, and gentle strength. The bee is often associated with fertility, wisdom, and the divine feminine in mythology.

Etymology: Derived from the ancient Greek word 'mélissa' (μέλισσα), meaning 'honeybee'. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered honey and fed it to Zeus; the name also links to priestesses of Demeter and Artemis who were called 'bees'.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

english

Cultural Background

Originating from ancient Greek, Melissa has been used across Western cultures as a given name for ce

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