Melissa

Melissa is a Greek name derived from the word melissa, meaning bee, which itself is related to meli, the Greek word for honey. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey, and the name was also borne by one of the nymphs said to have nursed the infant Zeus. The name spread widely through European languages during the Renaissance and gained particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century. Related forms include Melisa, Melisse, and the masculine variant Meliton, while Melina and Melinda share the same honey-related root.