Nereus Name Meaning
The name Nereus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nereus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nereus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical GreekDerived from Greek νηρος (neros) meaning "water". In Greek myth this was the name of a god of the sea, the father of the Nereids. It is...
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