Neri
Gender: Unisex
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Ocean spirit
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Neri Meaning and Origin
The name Neri is a unisex name meaning “ocean spirit” and is of Greek origin. “Neri” is also an Italian surname that originated from the given name “Nero,” meaning “black” in Italian. It can be used as both a first name and a surname in Italy. In Hebrew, “Neri” is a masculine name that means “my candle” or “my light.” It is derived from the word “ner” which translates to “candle” or “light.” In some cases, it can also be a variant of the name “Nehemiah.” In the Philippines, “Neri” is a unisex name that is often given to females. It is derived from the Tagalog word “neri” or “nari,” which means “choice” or “selected.” In Japanese, “Neri” is a feminine given name that can have several meanings depending on the kanji characters used. One possible interpretation is that it means “shape” or “mold.”
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