Name meaning
Nerissa
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- neh-RIS-ah
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nerissa is a character in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. It may be linked with the Greek Nereis, a sea nymph; this is not certain.
Roots
Greek (uncertain).
Where it is used
A literary name.
Nerissa name FAQ
What does the name Nerissa mean?
Nerissa may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Greek (uncertain).
Where does the name Nerissa come from?
Nerissa is of Greek origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Nerissa?
Nerissa is usually pronounced neh-RIS-ah.
Is Nerissa a boy's or a girl's name?
Nerissa is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.