My name Melissa, was given by my Dad. He was inspired by an old movie series "LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE (September 11, 1974 - March 21, 1983)". I often asks my Dad when I was younger back then why is it with Melissa from the movie. His asnwered did make me proud as a little girl. Hehe. This movie is about a poor family in Western America with the daughters, and Melissa Gilbert was as the middle daughter names as "Laura Ingalls Wilder". Why did my dad like her is because she was the bravest among the other two girls when it comes to stand up for her families, for her other sisters, especially when they other people (richer families / stronger kids) tries to turn them down. Cool ha? Dalam bayangan gw si it's a little girl with filthy dress, long-tighted-messy hair.. trus fight sm anak2 cowo
. Huehuehue. Macho bener.Trus when I searched deeper into the meaning of word Melissa is of Greek origin, means: A honey bee; industrious. Here's some ancient Greek words based on Melissa:
"melisseios" is a honeycomb
"melissobotos" is to be fed on by bees (not so fun)
"melissonomos" is the act of keeping bees
"melissoposos" is a beekeeper
"melissotrophos" is feeding bees
"melistagas" is dropping honey
"melitoeis" is honied, sweet, delicious (mmmm), sweetened with honey
"melitoessa" is a honey-cake (which was a sacred offering)
"melitopolas" is a dealer in honey
Further into honey bees. They are industrious, work toghether thru the seasons to produce honey. They have a strong sense of belonging to the group (that's why if u dare to do anything bad to one little bee, its other friends will attack u -kaya di film2 catoon). They're very submissive to the Queen too.
There are lots of my name description I've found even since I was little my dad loves to buy me things related to my name (one that I like the most is the Melissa's characters description in a frame). There's one I've put up on this blog (if by the time u read this u dun noe which one that I mean - IT'S IN THE LEFT PANEL!). There are couples of other description of Melissa. Still they dun confuse one another coz they do are alike.
"Your name of Melissa gives you a clever mind, good business judgment, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the finer things of life. You are serious-minded and not inclined to make light of things even in little ways, and in your younger years you had more mature interests than others your age. Home and family mean a great deal to you and it is natural that you should desire the security of a peaceful, settled home environment where you can enjoy the companionship of family and friends. Whatever you set out to accomplish you do your very best to complete in accordance with what you consider to be right. In the home you assume your responsibilities capably, having the self-confidence to form your own opinions and make your own decisions. Others can rely on you; once you have given your word you will do your utmost to fulfil a responsibility. However, there is a tendency to be a little too independent in your thinking and it is difficult for you to accept the help of others when you should. Due to your strong sense of responsibility, you could experience worry and mental turmoil through assuming more responsibility than you should. Friction could arise through others feeling that you were interfering with their rights and privileges, even though you are only trying to help." Try yours here.
Another source I've found...
Emotional Spectrum: A swirl of emotions, Melissa is a complicated person.
Personal Integrity: Moral backbone is the hallmark of Melissa.
Personality: Nothing is rarer than a good nature.
Relationships: The model for a best friend
.Travel and Leisure: A person who will try anything at least once.
Career & Money: If money is not wasted in youth, she will handle it well as an adult.
Life's Opportunities: A person of direction, she plans out her life.
Melissa(s) are also used for other Melissa(s) that are not people:
1. Melissa Blue (Lycaeides melissa)
A beautiful blue butterfly that inhabits North America
2. Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Bee Balm
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Characteristics: Insignificant flowers, Summer flowers
Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous, Fragrant
Leaf Texture: Medium
Leaf Color(s): Green
3. Melissa Virus (not so nice Melissa)
A MS Word-based macro that replicates itself through e-mail, emerged from nowhere to overwhelm commercial, government and military computer systems.
How to make a Melissa:
5 part of courage
3 parts of craziness
1 part of instinct
Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Add a little caring if desired!
M - Meek
E - Elitist
L - Luxurious
I - Intellegent
S - Sensational
S - Smart
A - Adventurous
Next time I'll do my chinese name. I've just known my Chinese name meaning last week from my teacher. It may not that interesting finding out my name meaning. But hey try your name, it would be interesting banget. Trust me. Share your names in the thought box yaa, I'd like to know too!. So guys.. wat do u think?
Am I so Melissa? 
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