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NereidaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Sea nymph

Pronunciation: neh-REE-dah

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Name
Nereida
Meaning
Sea nymph
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
neh-REE-dah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nereida mean?

Nereida is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Sea nymph". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: neh-REE-dah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Νηρείδα

Νεράιδα, θυγατέρα του Νηρέα

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

neh-REE-dah

IPA

/nɛˈriːdə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Nereida is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Sea nymph. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueTurquoise

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, Self-expression, Communication

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the depths of spiritual wisdom and emotional understanding.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Nereida holds a rich cultural impact from Greek mythology, reflecting themes of beauty, grace, water, and the sea. Nereids were believed to help sailors and fishermen by calming the seas and ensuring safe journeys. The name has been popular in various cultures and continues to be used in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
For Christians, the name Nereida can hold a deeper spiritual significance, representing the connection between God and His creation – the sea and water. Praying to a Nereida, as a Christian, could reflect a personal call to gratitude for the natural world and seen as a reminder of God's beauty, power, and presence in the world. Additionally, in its origin, the name Nereida acknowledges the wisdom and grace that comes from trusting in the Divine护CallbackFunction: function () { return (/\[(?![^\][]*]/g.test(arguments[0]) || /[^\][]*\]\(([^\(]*tw\. west\. com(?:[?&][^\) ]*|\/[^\)]*))/g.test(arguments[0])) && console.warn("riptide: invalid script interpolation, use 'tw{" or 'vue" instead")); try { var content = document.getElementsByClassName("content")[0]; content.innerHTML = allowTransclusion ? capture(arguments[0]) : template.render(filters, data, function () { return onlyOnce(content); }); } catch (e) { if (e.constructor.name !== "Error") console.error(e); } }; } // END riptide catch (e) { console.error(e); }aught in the depths of the sea, the boundless and mysterious realm of God's creation, showing trust and reverence in His divine providence and wisdom.

Historical Usage

Historical References

According to mythology, Nereida was a sea nymph, one of the fifty beautiful daughters of the Old Greek God Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. Nereus was a shape-shifter and his daughters were known as the Nereids. They were believed to protect sailors and fishermen, and were often represented as beautiful women with flowing hair and the upper bodies of fish.

Classical Greek Mythology

Another reference to Nereida comes from the Christian tradition. In this context, Nereida is the name of a martyr, venerated as a saint, who lived in the 3rd century in Spain. She is said to have been a maiden of noble birth, who, when threatened with forced marriage to a pagan, chose to embrace Christianity and was put to death for her faith.

Early Christianity (3rd century AD)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Actress Nereida CarrascoModel Nereida Garcia

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Nereida

Beautiful sea nymph or mermaid

🇮🇱Hebrew

נרידה

נערה יפה או שושנת מים

🇬🇷Greek

Νηρείδα

Νεράιδα, θυγατέρα του Νηρέα

🇮🇹Latin

Nereida

Sea nymph or mermaid

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