Nerissa
From the sea
Greek, English
Girl · N
Nerissa
“From the sea”
nuh-RISS-ah
Greek, English origin
7 letters
3 syllables
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Created by Shakespeare for 'The Merchant of Venice', likely based on the Greek Nereus. It evokes the mystery and fluidity of the ocean.
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