Malissa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Malissa

What is the meaning of the name Malissa ?

The baby name Malissa is a girl name 3 syllables long and is pronounced muh-LISS-uh.

Malissa is Greek in Origin.

Malissa is a feminine given name that is derived from the Greek name Melissa, which means "honey bee". The name has been in use since the 19th century and has been a popular choice for parents in the United States. It is a variant of the name Melissa, which has been used since ancient times and was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology.

The name Malissa is pronounced muh-LISS-uh. It is a two-syllable name with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is commonly spelled with one "s" as Melissa, but the double "s" spelling is also used. The name is most commonly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.

The name Malissa is a combination of two elements: "mal" meaning "bad" or "ill" and "issa" meaning "woman". However, the name is not commonly associated with negative connotations and is simply a variant of the name Melissa. The name has been used by notable figures such as Malissa Feruzzi Shriver, an American artist, and Malissa Jones, a British woman who gained media attention for being the youngest person in the UK to receive a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.