Melis
Melis is a Muslim girl name meaning “Honeybee”.
| Meaning | Honeybee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Greek Melissa |
| Pronunciation | meh-LEES |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Melis
Melis is a Turkish name taken from the Greek melissa, 'honeybee', a word related to the Greek meli, 'honey'. In Turkish, melisa is also the name of lemon balm, the fragrant herb whose scientific name, Melissa, comes from the same Greek word because bees love it. So the name brings together two gentle images, the industrious bee and a sweet-smelling plant. Translations simply give 'honeybee', sometimes with 'sweet' or 'industrious' as added sense.
Melis became a fashionable girl's name in Turkey in the late twentieth century and remains popular, both in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe and the Balkans. It is pronounced meh-LEES, with the stress on the second syllable, and is closely related to Melisa and Melissa, which are used as longer forms. It has no Arabic root and is not traditionally Islamic, but its meaning fits well with Islamic tradition: the bee gives its name to Surah al-Naḥl, the sixteenth chapter of the Quran. Parents who want a similar sound with an Arabic background sometimes choose Malika or Melek.
Is Melis a Muslim name?
Yes, in Turkey. Melis is not of Arabic origin, but it is widely used by Turkish Muslim families. Parents seeking a similar sound with an Arabic background might consider Malika or Melek.
Where is the name Melis used?
Very popular in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melis mean?
Melis means 'Honeybee'. It comes from Turkish, from Greek Melissa.
Is Melis a Muslim name?
Yes, in Turkey. Melis is not of Arabic origin, but it is widely used by Turkish Muslim families. Parents seeking a similar sound with an Arabic background might consider Malika or Melek.
How do you pronounce Melis?
Melis is pronounced meh-LEES.
Is Melis the same name as Melissa?
Yes. Melis is a shortened Turkish form of the Greek Melissa, meaning honeybee.
Is Melis an Arabic name?
No. Melis comes from Greek through Turkish and has no Arabic root.
Is Melis in the Quran?
The name does not appear in the Quran, but the bee (al-nahl) gives its name to Surah al-Nahl, the sixteenth chapter.