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How to pronounce Melissa (me-LIS-a)

Melissa

me-LIS-a

Melisa

Three syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Mel.

Notes

Three syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Mel.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
honey bee

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Mel
  • Lissa
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Melissa McCarthy (American actress)
  • Melissa Etheridge (American singer)

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