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Nereo

God of the sea (mythology)

Origin

Greek

Used in

ites

Origin and meaning of Nereo

Nereo comes from the Greek Nereus, the name of the mythological sea god, father of the Nereids and a wise, kindly figure of the calm waters. At its root may lie nēros, 'wet, watery'. The name thus evokes the sea and ancient wisdom. Found almost only in Italy and, to a lesser degree, in Spanish-speaking areas, it is rare and refined; it was also borne by an early Roman martyr, Saint Nereus.