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Nerissa Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nerissa" is "from greek origins, nerissa means 'sea nymph' or 'daughter of nereus'.", and is used often for "nerissa is commonly used as a feminine given name.".

Name
nerissa
Meaning
from greek origins, nerissa means 'sea nymph' or 'daughter of nereus'.
Pronunciation
nuh-riss-uh
Used for
nerissa is commonly used as a feminine given name.
Syllables
3

Nerissa Name Details

Nerissa is a variant of the name Nereida, which originates from Greek mythology. Nereids were sea nymphs who were the daughters of Nereus, the ancient sea god. In Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', Nerissa is a character who is Portia's witty and loyal maidservant.

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