Female Name
Melitta
me.ˈlɪ.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
asteroids
ends in -ta
insects
nature
Writing Systems
ΜέλιτταAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic65%
formal120%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome80%
refined80%
strange140%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Melitta is an Ancient Attic Greek variant of the name Melissa, which means 'honeybee'. The name is associated with industriousness and sweetness, qualities often attributed to bees. In modern times, Melitta is also widely recognized as the name of a German company specializing in coffee products, named after its founder Melitta Bentz.
Etymology
Original Form:
Μέλισσα (Melissa)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Melissa' to the Attic Greek variant 'Melitta', retaining its connection to bees and honey.
Source:
Ancient Greek mythology and etymology studies