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Nerita

neh-REE-tah

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

14

Peak Year

#14 in 1935

First Recorded

1935

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name has Latin roots and is associated with the sea, possibly derived from 'Nereida,' meaning 'sea nymph'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

gracefulserenefluidmysterious

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