meaning of the word nerissa
What does Nerissa mean? Nerissa [ner-is-sa] as a girls' name is of Italian origin, and the meaning of Nerissa is black-haired. From Nericcia. Created by Shakespeare for the name of Portia's waiting woman in The Merchant of Venice. Also possibly derived from Nereida (Spanish, Greek) sea nymph or a variant based on Marisa or Marissa. Associated with: black, greek, sea, nymph (goddess).