Nerea

For the mythological characters, see Nereid.
Nerea
Gender female
Origin
Word/name Greek
Meaning The boss at sea
Region of origin Greece and Spain Country
Other names
Nickname(s) Nere, Nery
Related names Nere, Nery

Nerea is an own feminine name of Greek origin. It derives of náo "swim". It mean The boss at sea.

The name of Nerea, derived from the name of the Nereids and Nereus female name, Greek ναω (nao), "flow, swim, sail" as Νερευς, -εως (Nereus, "the flowing")It is the first god of sea water (above, therefore, Poseidon, belonging to the Olympic dynasty). Doris joined Nereus and daughters were known as Nereids.

In Greek mythology, Nerea is daughter of Nereus and Doris.

The closer to the Spanish language, this name has a very similar form.

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