Melissa

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'honeybee'. Also refers to a genus of aromatic plants in the mint family, including lemon balm.

“Melissa cultivated herbs in her cottage garden.”

MelMissy

🟩

Proper noun not typically used; double S in middle

🔤

9 points but typically not allowed as a proper noun

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