Melida

The first name Melida could be seen as a variant of the name Melita, which traces back to Melissa. In translation, this name means 'the honeybee' or 'the honey sweet.'

What does the name Melida mean?

Melida, a girl's name, is regarded as a possible spelling variant of the name Melita, which in turn has its origin in Melissa. The name translates to 'the honeybee' or 'the honey sweet.' Its roots lie in Ancient Greek and derive from the terms mélitta (μέλιττα), meaning 'the bee,' as well as mélissa (μέλισσα), meaning 'the honeybee,' and méli (μέλι), meaning 'the honey.' Other variants include Melyssa, Melisa, Meliza, Meliz, Melis, Melisane, Melitina, Melina, and Meline.

How do you pronounce Melida?

The pronunciation of Melida is generally 'Me-li-da' [meˈliːda]. The name begins with a clear e sound that transitions into an emphasized, elongated i syllable, giving the name a special radiance. The open ending '-a' provides a warm and harmonious sound. Melida sounds melodic and feminine – friendly, gentle, and with a hint of southern charm.

When is the name day of Melida?

The name day for Melida is celebrated on April 24 and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Melida is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2007 at 732nd place. Over the last ten years, Melida has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,707th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lido / Meli