Nerissa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nerissa Name at a Glance

Name	Nerissa
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' Portia's waiting-maid.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nerissa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nerissa means “'The Merchant of Venice' Portia's waiting-maid”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nerissa Name Origin

Our database records Nerissa under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nerissa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nerissa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nerissa

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