Girl name
Meliz name meaning
“honeybee”
Meliz means “honeybee.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is associated with Greek mélissa, meaning “honeybee,” and has a close connection in meaning with Melisa. A bee moving between flowers and carrying nectar back to its hive provides a concrete image for the name.
What does Meliz mean?
Honeybee
In Turkish: bal arısı
Meliz is interpreted as a feminine name associated with the honeybee and linked with Melisa. This reading evokes bees and the natural world of flowers; because the development of the Turkish form is not fully documented, the semantic connection and the precise sound history deserve different levels of certainty.
Origin of the name Meliz
Probably related to Greek mélissa, 'honeybee'. The precise development of the Turkish form Meliz is uncertain, though a connection with Melisa is plausible.
How to pronounce Meliz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meliz/ |
Is Meliz a girl’s name?
Yes, Meliz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meliz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Meliz
- Meliz Redif · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Meliz
What is the meaning of Meliz?
Meliz means “honeybee”. Probably related to Greek mélissa, 'honeybee'. The precise development of the Turkish form Meliz is uncertain, though a connection with Melisa is plausible.
Is Meliz a girl’s name?
Yes, Meliz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meliz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meliz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meliz?
Meliz is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Meliz have?
Meliz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Meliz?
Meliz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Meliz?
Notable people named Meliz include Meliz Redif.
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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