Melisande \m(e)-lisan-de, mel(i)-sa-nde\ as a girl's name is pronounced MEL-a-sahnd. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and the meaning of Melisande is "animal strength". Also French form of Melissa (Greek) "bee; honey".

Melisande has 12 variant forms: Lisandra, Malisande, Malissande, Malyssandre, Melesande, Melisandra, Melisandre, Melissande, Melissandre, Mellisande, Melysande and Melyssandre.

For more information, see also the related name Millicent.

Baby names that sound like Melisande are Melisanda and Melisent.