Melissa Jobe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melissa Jobe — honey bee
716K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melissa Jobe is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melissa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melissa is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". In Hittite, melit signifies "honey". Melissa is a common variant form, with others being Malissa, Melesa, Melessa, Meliza, Mellisa, Melosa, and Molissa. According to Greek mythology, perhaps reflecting Minoan culture, making her the daughter of a Cretan king Melisseus, whose -issos ending is Pre-Greek, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name. The surname Jobe: Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri. Melissa is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 716K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melissa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melissa

Meaning: honey bee

Greek

Melissa is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". In Hittite, melit signifies "honey". Melissa is a common variant form, with others being Malissa, Melesa, Melessa, Meliza, Mellisa, Melosa, and Molissa. According to Greek mythology, perhaps reflecting Minoan culture, making her the daughter of a Cretan king Melisseus, whose -issos ending is Pre-Greek, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name.

Surname: Jobe

English

Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melissa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melissa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melissa Jobe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melissa Jobe:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melissa?
The first name Melissa originates from Greek. Melissa is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". In Hittite, melit signifies "honey". Melissa is a common variant form, with others being Malissa, Melesa, Melessa, Meliza, Mellisa, Melosa, and Molissa. According to Greek mythology, perhaps reflecting Minoan culture, making her the daughter of a Cretan king Melisseus, whose -issos ending is Pre-Greek, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name.
When was Melissa most popular?
The name Melissa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jobe?
The surname Jobe originates from English. Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri.
What are the origins of the name Melissa Jobe?
The name Melissa Jobe combines two different traditions: the first name Melissa has Greek roots, while the surname Jobe originates from English.
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