About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Melissa (used by sound)
- Variants
- Maoiliosa, Mailiosa
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Saint Maelíosa Ó Brolcháin, an 11th-century poet, and by various ecclesiastics of the medieval period.
The story behind Maelíosa
A 12th-century Maelíosa Ó Brolcháin composed Irish religious poetry of high quality.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; medieval Christian name.
Did you know?
Means servant of Jesus.
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