Nerrissa

Nerrissa Meaning & Origin

About Nerrissa
The name Nerrissa is of English origin and is derived from the word "nereid," which refers to a type of sea nymph in Greek mythology. The name Nerrissa is often associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and a deep connection to the water. It carries a sense of enchantment and mystery, reflecting the mythical origins of the name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nerrissa are female.

Nerrissa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRS
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N ER0 IH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/nerrissa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nerrissa in Braille

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

The name Nerrissa in braille

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

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

The name Nerrissa in sign language

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