Bee
Derived from the Greek word for bee, it is a variant of the more common Melissa. In Greek mythology, Melisa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey, and later cared for the infant Zeus.
Less common today
Melisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #775 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Turkish actress and Miss Turkey 2011 winner
Turkish film and television actress
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