Meaning of the name Nereus

The name Nereus is usually given to a Boy. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, Lamp Of Faith. The origin of the name lies in Hebrew. Nereus is pronounced as /nɛː.reú̯s/(Classical Greek) /ˈnɪɹ.i.əs/(English)  

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Summary

Meaning
Lamp Of Faith
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/nɛː.reú̯s/(Classical Greek) /ˈnɪɹ.i.əs/(English)  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Nereus - Behind the Name
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Meaning
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.
Origin
Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/nɛː.reú̯s/(Classical Greek) /ˈnɪɹ.i.əs/(English)  
Nereus: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
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Meaning
Lamp Of Faith
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy