Of the sea, derived from the Greek god of the sea, Nereus.
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Nereu is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Of the sea, derived from the Greek god of the sea, Nereus.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
neh-REH-oo
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Nereu is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Of the sea, derived from the Greek god of the sea, Nereus.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is neh-REH-oo. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Nereu. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Nê, Reu. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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