Narissa

Narissa Meaning & Origin

About Narissa
The name Narissa is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Nereus, which means "sea nymph" or "daughter of the sea." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of beauty, grace, and a connection to the ocean. Narissa is often associated with the mythical creatures known as nymphs, who were believed to be enchanting and alluring beings associated with water bodies.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Narissa are female.

Narissa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 R IY1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/narissa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narissa in Braille

Here's how to represent Narissa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Narissa in braille

How to Spell the Name Narissa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Narissa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Narissa in sign language

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