Names Nereus

Nereus

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

From the Greek mythology, Nereus was a sea god who had the power of prophecy and was the father of the Nereids (sea nymphs). The name itself means "wet" or "damp"

Scripts(How to write)

Νηρεύς
Νηρεύς(Ancient Greek)

Pronunciation

NEH-REWS(Classical Greek)
NIR-ee-əs(English)
Neh-ree-us or Nuh-ree-us

Popularity

Nereus is not a common name and is quite rare in many countries. It does not appear in the top 1000 baby names in the USA or the UK.

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Nereus Name meanings & History

From the Greek mythology, Nereus was a sea god who had the power of prophecy and was the father of the Nereids (sea nymphs). The name itself means "wet" or "damp". Derived from Greek νηρός (neros) meaning "water". In Greek myth this was the name of a god of the sea, the father of the Nereids. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, belonging to a Christian in Rome. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians. Nereus is predominantly used as a first name, although it could also be used as a last name. It is a name that would be suitable for parents who appreciate mythology and are looking for a unique and distinctive name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Nereus: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nereus:

N: Nervous,Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging

E: Environment,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

U: Universality,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Unity

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Status,Success,Security,Social Standing

Nereus is:

a Class name
a Classic name
a Complex name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Serious name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Upper name

Famous People

Nereus is not a common name, so it is unlikely that there are many famous people with this name. However, in Greek mythology, Nereus was an important and revered sea god, known for his wisdom and his ability to foretell the future.

Related Names to Nereus

Nerys, Neri, Neriah, Nereo, Nereida, Nereyda