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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

MEL-ee; MAY-lee

Meli

OriginDiminutive of Melissa or Cherokee variation of Mary, Greek, Hebrew or Egyptian
Meaning"honeybee; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#4422

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Variation of Melia

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