Melitta

The first name Melitta (Μέλιττα) represents an alternative spelling of the ancient Greek name Melissa. Translated, it means "the bee," "the honeybee," or "the industrious bee."

What does the name Melitta mean?

The name Melitta (Μέλιττα) is a modified form of the ancient Greek name Melissa. It is directly translated as "the bee," "the honeybee," or "the industrious bee." Its roots lie in Ancient Greek, deriving from the terms mélitta (μέλιττα) for "the bee," mélissa (μέλισσα) for "the honeybee," or méli (μέλι) for "the honey." In Greek mythology, Melissa is described as a nymph who nurtured the young Zeus. Other variants of the name include Melisa, Melita, Melyssa, Meliza, Meliz, Melis, Melisane, Melitina, Melina, and Meline.

Where does the name Melitta come from?

The etymology of Melitta is Ancient Greek and means "the industrious bee." The composition comes from the Ancient Greek words mélitta (μέλιττα) for "the bee" or mélissa (μέλισσα) for "the honeybee" as well as méli (μέλι) for "the honey." The language of the name is German.

How do you pronounce Melitta?

The pronunciation of Melitta is generally "Me-lit-ta" [meˈlɪta]. The stressed middle syllable with the short i gives the sound a fresh and lively note. The double t provides a clear structuring of the syllable and gives the name a rhythmic character. Melitta radiates friendliness and determination - the name appears classic, bright, and stable.

When is the name day of Melitta?

Melitta is celebrated on April 24 and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Melitta is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 732nd place. Over the last ten years, Melitta has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,465th.

Nicknames & pet names

Litta / Littchen / Litti / Mela / Meli / Melit / Mell / Melle / Melli / Mitta

Similar first names

Famous people

• Melitta Bentz (invented the coffee filter)
• Melitta Breznik (Austrian writer)
• Melitta Brunner (Austrian figure skater)
• Melitta Heim (singer from Austria)
• Melitta Killenberger (German singer)
• Melitta Mitscherlich (German doctor)
• Melitta Muszely (Austrian soprano)
• Melitta Otto-Alvsleben (German opera singer)
• Melitta Schachner Camartin (biochemist from Germany)
• Melitta Schmideberg (Slovak writer)
• Melitta Schnarrenberger (German painter)
• Melitta Sollmann (German luger)