melissa
Meanings
noun
- A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
name
- Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, popular in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Etymology
From Late Latin melissa, from Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee”), because the plant attracts bees.
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