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Nerissa | Name Meaning & Origin

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Origin and Meaning of the Name Nerissa

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Sea sprite

Pronunciation:

(neh RISS ah)   [Guide]

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Shakespeare Names, Uncommon Names, Unusual Names

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English speaking countries

Additional info:

Of Shakespearean origin, apparently from the Greek 'nereis' ('sea sprite')
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