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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Associated with the sea/water
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- NEER-ee-us
Nereus (NEER-ee-us) is a Greek name associated with the sea and water. It has a flowing, open sound that's easy to say once you've heard it, with the stress on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Nereus
Meaning: Associated with the sea/water.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nereus
NEER-ee-usIPA /ˈnɪəriəs/
Popularity of Nereus
Nereus 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 Nereus mean?
Associated with the sea/water. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nereus?
Nereus is pronounced NEER-ee-us (IPA: /ˈnɪəriəs/).
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