Melissa
/məˈlɪsə/
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Melissa, of Greek origin, means 'honey bee' or 'sweet like honey'. The name is rooted in mythology, where Melissa was a nymph who fed Zeus honey, symbolizing nurturing and sweetness. It has been a popular choice in English-speaking countries for its melodic sound and gentle connotations.
Melissa F. Wells
Diplomat, US Ambassador to Estonia, 1998-2001
Melissa De Sousa
Actor, Gabriella on Reed Between the Lines
Melissa Sagemiller
Actor, Gayle on Sleeper Cell
Melissa Rivers
TV Personality, Daughter of Joan Rivers
Melissa Rauch
Actor, Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory
Melissa Peterman
Actor, Barbra Jean on Reba
Melissa Coors Osborn
Business, Daughter of Pete Coors
Melissa McCarthy
Actor, Sookie St. James on Gilmore Girls
Melissa McBride
Actor, Carol Peletier on The Walking Dead
Melissa Manchester
Singer/Songwriter, Adult contemporary songwriter
Melissa Lora
Business, CFO of Taco Bell
Melissa Leo
Actor, Sgt. Kay Howard on Homicide
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