Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sea sprite or nymph; Witty and loyal character in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'.
Pronunciation: nuh-RISS-uh, /nəˈrɪsə/, N AH R IH S AH
Popularity Rank: #23,026
Derived from the Greek word 'nerteros' meaning 'sea sprite' or 'nymph'. In Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', Nerissa is a witty and loyal character.
The name Nerissa is of Greek origin and means Sea sprite or nymph; Witty and loyal character in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'., Daughter of the Sea, Sea Nymph, Expectant. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nerissa is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and 57 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nuh-RISS-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nəˈrɪsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AH R IH S AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nerissa is recorded 1,712 times globally, ranking it as the 23,026th most common name worldwide.
Nerissa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 309 occurrences, making it the 7,272th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Nerissa is found among 1 in every 1556 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #7,272 | 1 : 5,855 |
| South Africa | #6,847 | 1 : 12,539 |
| Saudi Arabia | #13,630 | 1 : 17,744 |
| Philippines | #817 | 1 : 1,556 |
| Singapore | #3,648 | 1 : 6,647 |
| United Kingdom | #7,175 | 1 : 6,939 |
| Canada | #4,752 | 1 : 4,619 |
| Italy | #13,345 | 1 : 16,199 |
| Hong Kong | #3,687 | 1 : 6,149 |
| Kuwait | #5,845 | 1 : 9,908 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nerissa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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