How popular is the name Nerissa?

Nerissa has a popularity rate of 71,884 and currently ranks #608 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Nerissa?

Nerissa is pronounced ne-RISS-uh.

What are alternative spellings of Nerissa?

Alternative spellings of Nerissa include Nerina, Nerine.

Nerissa

Q: What does the name Nerissa mean?

Nerissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "From the sea.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Nerissa?

The lucky number associated with Nerissa is 4. Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

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Meaning

From the sea.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Nerissa?

Girl names 37,741 names

47% more popular

Greek names 3,027 names

79% more popular Popular

Girl Greek names 1,722 names

83% more popular Popular

Names starting with N 3,647 names

26% more popular

What Does Nerissa Mean?

Nerissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "From the sea.". It is widely used in Greek communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Nerissa has 7 letters and 3 syllables. It ranks in the top 17% of girl Greek names. This name has Greek origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: ne-RISS-uh

Numerology

Lucky Number 4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!