From Greek 'Nereus', meaning 'man of the sea'
Pronunciation: NEH-ris-uh
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Nerissa is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "From Greek 'Nereus'". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: NEH-ris-uh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Νυρισσα
Νυρισσα ππλεμοπώ καιρος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
NEH-ris-uh
IPA
/ˈnɛrɪsə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Moon Day
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the medieval romance 'Silence', the protagonist Sigismund falls in love with a beautiful but mute woman named Nerissa. She is revealed to be the long-lost daughter of King Nerides of Greece. The tale is believed to have been written between the 13th and 15th centuries.
13th-15th centuries
In 'The Two Noble Kinsmen' by William Shakespeare, the character Nerissa is a lady-in-waiting to the Duke's wife, Emilia, and is engaged to Cloten, a minor character. Shakespeare's play is believed to have been written between 1601 and 1613.
1601-1613
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Nerissa
Nerissa, feminine given name, means 'victory, triumph, power'
אניססט
אניססט התלגח גרורור
Νυρισσα
Νυρισσα ππλεμοπώ καιρος
Nerissa
Nerissa, nomen femininum, significat 'victoria, triumphus'
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