Chinese name for Melissa
Melissa is usually written 梅丽莎 (méi lì shā) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Melissa.
Melissa in Chinese, by sound
梅丽莎
méi lì shā
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Melissa
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 茉莉.
These characters catch the opening sounds of Melissa and feel soft and jasmine-sweet.
A flower's heart and a vivid red echo the honeyed, blossoming spirit of Melissa.
About the name Melissa
Melissa comes from the Greek melissa, meaning bee, and also refers to a nymph in Greek myth.
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What is Melissa in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Melissa is 梅丽莎 (méi lì shā). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Melissa include 茉莉 (mò lì), 蕊茜 (ruǐ qiàn), 芊蓉 (qiān róng).
How do you write Melissa in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Melissa is written 梅丽莎. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 茉莉.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Melissa?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 茉莉 (mò lì): These characters catch the opening sounds of Melissa and feel soft and jasmine-sweet. 蕊茜 (ruǐ qiàn): A flower's heart and a vivid red echo the honeyed, blossoming spirit of Melissa. 芊蓉 (qiān róng): Abundant green and soft hibiscus give this name a growing, gentle beauty like Melissa.
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