Malissa
Meaning of Malissa
Rooted in the ancient Greek Melissa—meaning “honeybee”—Malissa (muh-LISS-uh, /məˈlɪsə/) carries an air of quiet industry and natural sweetness, evoking the nymph who tended Zeus with nectar in classical lore. As an Anglo-American variant, its double-L spelling suggests both familiarity and a subtle individuality, like a honeybee dancing among blossoms yet charting its own course. Analytically, Malissa maintained a steady, if modest, presence among South Carolina newborns from 1966 to 1973, ranking between 110 and 120 until peaking at 107 in 1973 with eight occurrences—hardly the darling of celebrity baby lists, but demonstrably persistent in regional affection. Warmth and resilience intertwine in its syllables, offering parents a name that feels at once vintage and timeless, refined yet approachable, and sweetly industrious without ever feeling contrived.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-LISS-uh (/məˈlɪsə/)
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