Girl name
Melis name meaning
“honeybee”
Melis means honeybee and is associated with the Greek word mélissa and the name Melissa. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name and as a short form within that name family. Its meaning evokes bees moving among flowers and honey gathering in a comb.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Melis mean?
Honeybee
In Turkish: bal arısı
Melis carries the natural imagery of the honeybee and its associations with flowers and honey. It is usually grouped with Melissa and Melisa. The Greek source denotes the bee itself; sweetness, honey, and affection are associated images rather than separate literal meanings.
How popular is Melis?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 47provinces
Where is Melis in the top 30?
47 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Melis
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Melis popular?
Melis carries a lively connection to nature through its meaning, “honeybee.” Its short, two-syllable form and flowing sound give it a simple appeal.
Origin of the name Melis
Melis is generally associated with Greek mélissa, meaning honeybee, and the name Melissa. It functions as a shortened Turkish form within that name family.
Double names with Melis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Melis Ebru
Meaning of each name
- Melis: honeybee
- Ebru: decorative paper marbling made on water
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Şimal Melis
Meaning of each name
- Şimal: north; wind blowing from the north
- Melis: honeybee
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Melis Zühre
Meaning of each name
- Melis: honeybee
- Zühre: the planet Venus; a bright celestial object
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Perjin Melis
Meaning of each name
- Perjin: Fence; protective enclosure
- Melis: honeybee
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Melis Jinda
Meaning of each name
- Melis: honeybee
- Jinda: Giving life
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Helen Melis
Meaning of each name
- Helen: possibly torch, light, or radiance
- Melis: honeybee
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Melis Ece.
How to pronounce Melis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /melis/ |
Is Melis a girl’s name?
Yes, Melis is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Melis appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Melis
- Melisa♀Honeybee
- Meli♀Honey
- Melia♀Ash tree
- Melin♂♀
- Meliz♀Honeybee
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melina♀Associated with honey
- Meliha♀Beautiful, pleasing and graceful
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Melda♀Slender and gracefully formed
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Melis
- Melis Sezen · b. 1997
- Melis Birkan · b. 1983
- Melis Durul · b. 1993
- Melis Alphan · b. 1978
- Melis Sezer · b. 1993
- Melis Tüzüngüç · b. 1994
- Melis Yılmaz · b. 1997
- Melis Babadağ · b. 1984
- Melis Gülcan · b. 1996
- Melis Gözen · b. 1990
- Melis Özçiğdem · b. 1982
- Melis Alpacar · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Melis
What is the meaning of Melis?
Melis means “honeybee”. Melis is generally associated with Greek mélissa, meaning honeybee, and the name Melissa. It functions as a shortened Turkish form within that name family.
Is Melis a girl’s name?
Yes, Melis is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Melis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Melis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Melis?
Melis is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Melis have?
Melis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Melis?
Melis appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Melis?
Some ideas: Melis Ebru; Şimal Melis; Melis Zühre.
Famous people named Melis?
Notable people named Melis include Melis Sezen, Melis Birkan, Melis Durul.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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