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== In Greek mythology == |
== In Greek mythology == |
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In [[Greek mythology]] '''Melissa''' is the name of one of the nymphs that helped save [[Zeus]] from his father, [[Cronus]]. She hid him in the hills and fed him milk from [[Amalthea]] and [[honey]]. When Cronus discovered this, he turned her into a worm, but Zeus, in gratitude, changed her into a queen bee. |
In [[Greek mythology]] '''Melissa''' is the name of one of the nymphs that helped save [[Zeus]] from his father, [[Cronus]]. She hid him in the hills and fed him milk from [[Amalthea]] and [[honey]]. When Cronus discovered this, he turned her into a worm, but Zeus, in gratitude, changed her into a queen bee. Melissa is also a common name for strippers or those who sell their body for money. Thus, in recent times the name melissa is a very shameful name to have. |
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==Famous Melissas== |
==Famous Melissas== |
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Revision as of 17:07, 25 September 2007
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| Gender: | Female |
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| Origin: | Greek |
| Meaning: | "Honey bee" |
Melissa is a given name for a female. It has a Greek origin, meaning honey bee. The species name for honey bee is Apis mellifera derived from the greek "melli" = honey and "fera" = wild beast.
In 2006, Melissa was the 117th most popular name in the United States dropping steadily from 2nd in 1977. It was in the top 10 most popular names for girls from 1967 through 1984[1]
In Greek mythology
In Greek mythology Melissa is the name of one of the nymphs that helped save Zeus from his father, Cronus. She hid him in the hills and fed him milk from Amalthea and honey. When Cronus discovered this, he turned her into a worm, but Zeus, in gratitude, changed her into a queen bee. Melissa is also a common name for strippers or those who sell their body for money. Thus, in recent times the name melissa is a very shameful name to have.
Famous Melissas
- Melissa Coates, Canadian professional wrestler
- Melissa Etheridge, American singer
- Melissa Gilbert, American actress
- Melissa Joan Hart, American actress
- Melissa Rivers, American television personality
- Melissa Peterman, American actress
- Melissa Taylor, Glamour model, girlfriend of Kavin Binkanee