Question 1

What does the name Nerissa mean?

Accepted Answer

A Greek-Shakespearean name, a sea nymph in The Merchant of Venice.

Question 2

Is Nerissa a name for a boy or a girl?

Accepted Answer

Nerissa is typically used as a girl's name.

Question 3

What is the origin of the name Nerissa?

Accepted Answer

The name Nerissa originates from Greek.

Meaning of the Name