Meaning & History. Means "bee" in Greek. This was the name of a nymph that cared for young Zeus in Greek mythology. It is also the name of the fairy who helps Rogero escape from the witch Alcina in Ludovico Ariosto's poem 'Orlando Furioso' (1516). As an English given name, Melissa has been used since the 18th century.
What does Melitta mean? Melitta as a girls' name is of Greek origin, and Melitta means "bee; honey; honey-sweet". Melitta is a variant form of Melissa (Greek). Melitta is also a form of Melita (Greek).
Gender: F Meaning of Melora: "golden apple" Origin of Melora: Greek.
Greek Meaning: The name Menelaus is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Menelaus is: Brother of Agamemnon.
Merete is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Margareta, meaning "pearl". Famous real-life people named Merete: | Edit Share what you know!
Origin of the name Marcia: Feminine form of the Latin Marcius, a variant of Marcus, which is derived from Mars, the Roman mythological god of war. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
Marguerite is the French form of a female given name (English Margaret, Spanish Margarita) which derives from the Greek ΜαÏγαÏίτης meaning "pearl"). See also Margaret (name) and Peggy.
The name Mariama is a Female name. African meaning: The name Mariama is a African baby name The African meaning of Mariama is: Gift of God.
Greek Meaning: The name Melodi is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Melodi is: Music; song.
Origin of the name Melanie: Derived from the Greek Melaina, which is from the root melas (black, dark). The name was made popular through its association with two 5th-century Roman saints, a grandmother and granddaughter remembered for their piety and good works for the poor.
