Melia comes from ancient Greece (Μελια) and is a name which appears in Greek Mythology. The name means "ash tree" in Greek, a derivative of μελι (meli) "honey". This was the name of a nymph in Greek myth, the daughter of the Greek god Okeanos.
German Meaning: The name Melicent is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Melicent is: Strong work.
Origin of the name Melissa: Derived from the Greek melissa (a bee). The 16th century Italian poet Ariosto used the name for the good fairy who protected Bradamante and helped Ruggero escape from Atlante upon the hippogriff in the poem Orlando Furioso. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
The greek name Melina derives from the noun meli (gr. μέλι), which means honey. In other words, Melina is "the one who is sweet as honey" or "made of honey" - melenia (gr. μελένια), which can also be found in Greece as a female first given name.
Meline Name Meaning. French: from a shortened feminine form of the personal name Amelin. Similar surnames: Melin, Maline, Melino, Moline, Melone, Selin, Medine, Merlin, Delise.
Origin of the name Melina: Feminine form of the Greek melinos (quince-yellow), which is from mēlon (quince, apple).
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.
French Meaning: The name Melisande is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Melisande is: Honey bee; Strength; determination.
The name Melisandra is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Melisandra is: Strength; determination.
The name Melisenda is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Melisenda and discussed in our forums with posts like "Drop 1 Name - NSRN names *Girls*". Spanish variation of Millicent. Variation of Melissa. Find other names based on Melisenda using our baby name generator.
