Nerisa

Greek

"from the sea"

Nerisa Origin and Meaning

The name Nerisa is a girl's name.

Nerisa is a beautiful feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Nerissa, which Shakespeare used in "The Merchant of Venice," possibly derived from the Greek sea nymphs called Nereids. Alternatively, it could be related to the Italian name Nerina, meaning "black-haired" or "dark." In some cultures, particularly Filipino, Nerisa emerged as a modern creation combining popular name elements. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and melodic ending. Nerisa conveys an air of mystery and elegance, evoking images of the sea and classical mythology. While never widely common in any region, the name has maintained quiet usage in diverse cultural contexts, appealing to parents seeking a feminine name that sounds familiar yet remains distinctive and uncommon.