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Nerissa
“Nymph of the sea” — Literature
GirlLiterature3 syllables
About Nerissa
Nerissa appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Nerissa has Literature origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "nymph, sea sprite."
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What does Nerissa mean?
Nerissa is commonly linked to the meaning Nymph of the sea and is associated with Literature roots.
Is Nerissa a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Nerissa is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.