Go to http//:www.wikipedia.org and find out what the meening of your name is! 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 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. 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 * Missy Elliott, singer * Melissa Doyle, TV Presenter * Melissa Auf Der Mauer, musician Other Melissa facts: Melissa, Italy Melissa (pronunciation: meh-LEE-ssah) is a commune in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. The village is in a mountainous setting. Melissa (plant) Melissa is a genus of five species of perennial herbs native to Europe and Asia. The name Melissa is derived from a Greek word meaning bee, owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers which attracts bees. The stems are square, like all other plants in the mint family. The leaves are borne in opposite pairs on the stems, and are usually ovate or heart-shaped and emit a lemony scent when bruised. Axillary spikes of white or yellowish flowers appear in the summer. Songs named Melissa: Melissa by The Allman Brothers Band Melissa by Mercyful fate Melissa Juice by Boards of Canada Melissa - by Porno Graffiti I wish my kitchen was full of these! http//:www.melissa-a-smart-move.com/ I Challange ALL OF YOU who havent already done it..!!!!!

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April 2009