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Nerissa

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Meaning

Created by Shakespeare for a character in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596). He possibly took

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Nerissa and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Adventure

Integrity

Wisdom

Creativity

Spirituality

Famous People Named Nerissa

Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon

Nerissa Bowes-Lyon (18 February 1919 – 22 January 1986) and Katherine Bowes-Lyon (4 July 1926 – 23 February 2014) were two of the daughters of John Herbert Bowes-Lyon and his wife Fenella (née.

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Nerissa Brokenburr Stickney

Nerissa Brokenburr Stickney (March 22, 1913 – July 31, 1960), born Nerissa Lee Brokenburr, was an American pianist and music educator at Florida A&M University from 1935 to 1940.

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Both names are associated with Greek mythology and represent figures of beauty and allure connected to the sea.

Undine

Germanic/Romance

Undine, like Nerissa, evokes a water spirit or nymph, sharing a connection to nature and a sense of ethereal beauty.

Melusine

French/Celtic

Both names represent mythical women with a connection to water and often possess a sense of mystery and enchantment.

Nerissa in Other Languages

SpanishNereida

Greek MythologyNereus

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