What Does the Name Nereida Mean
The name Nereida comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nereida below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nereida Name Meaning
SpanishDerived from Greek Νηρειδες (Nereides) meaning "nymphs, sea sprites", ultimately derived from the name of the Greek sea god NEREUS, who supposedly fathered them.
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