List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with M

Melissa

(mə-LIS-ə)

Meaning & History. Means "bee" in Greek. This was the name of a nymph that cared for young Zeus in Greek mythology. It is also the name of the fairy who helps Rogero escape from the witch Alcina in Ludovico Ariosto's poem 'Orlando Furioso' (1516). As an English given name, Melissa has been used since the 18th century.

Meaning: Honey bee Origin: Greek

Melitta

(me-LI-tah)

What does Melitta mean? Melitta as a girls' name is of Greek origin, and Melitta means "bee; honey; honey-sweet". Melitta is a variant form of Melissa (Greek). Melitta is also a form of Melita (Greek).

Meaning: Honey bee Origin: Greek

Melora

(meh-LOR-ah)

Gender: F Meaning of Melora: "golden apple" Origin of Melora: Greek.

Meaning: Honey, Laurel Origin: Greek

Menelaus

(meh-ni-LAY-əs)

Greek Meaning: The name Menelaus is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Menelaus is: Brother of Agamemnon.

Meaning: People who withstand Origin: Greek

Merete

(me-RE-te)

Merete is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Margareta, meaning "pearl". Famous real-life people named Merete: | Edit Share what you know!

Meaning: Pearl Origin: Danish, Greek

Meta

(ME-tah)

Greek Meaning: The name Meta is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Meta is: Pearl.

Meaning: Pearl Origin: Greek

Mette

(ME-te)

Mette is a female given name of Scandinavian origin. It's descended from the name Margaret, is considered a variant of Matilda, and may refer to: Mette Marit, Crown Princess of Norway. Mette Andersen, Danish cyclist. Mette Bergmann, Norwegian discus thrower.

Meaning: Pearl Origin: Greek, Norwegian

Marsia

Origin of the name Marcia: Feminine form of the Latin Marcius, a variant of Marcus, which is derived from Mars, the Roman mythological god of war. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Dedicated To Mars Origin: Greek

Marguerite

Marguerite is the French form of a female given name (English Margaret, Spanish Margarita) which derives from the Greek Μαργαρίτης meaning "pearl"). See also Margaret (name) and Peggy.

Meaning: Form of MARGARET. child of light Origin: Greek

Mariama

The name Mariama is a Female name. African meaning: The name Mariama is a African baby name The African meaning of Mariama is: Gift of God.

Meaning: Beloved Origin: Greek