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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sea snail
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- nuh-REE-tuh
Nerita is a Greek name meaning "sea snail," pronounced nuh-REE-tuh. It's a small, shell-and-shoreline kind of meaning, and the soft, flowing sounds of the name suit it. If you're after something with a clear ocean image behind it, Nerita fits.
Meaning & Origin of Nerita
Meaning: Sea snail.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nerita
nuh-REE-tuhIPA /nəˈriːtə/
Popularity of Nerita
Nerita does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Nerita mean?
Sea snail. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nerita?
Nerita is pronounced nuh-REE-tuh (IPA: /nəˈriːtə/).
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