"He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."
Christian Name · Greek/Aboriginal Origin
Nerida Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Nerida
girl
Nerida means "Sea nymph; Water lily", a girl's name of Greek/Aboriginal origin. The name Nerida does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Nerida rises from the miry clay — the water lily blooming from the pit, feet set on the rock, beauty from the depths.
Is Nerida in the Bible?
No — the name Nerida does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea nymph; Water lily", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nerida.
Pronunciation:/neh-REE-duh/
OriginGreek/Aboriginal
MeaningSea nymph; Water lily
What does Nerida mean?
Nerida is a girl name of Greek/Aboriginal origin meaning "Sea nymph; Water lily". Nerida is the water lily — beauty rising from the depths. 'He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock.' Nerida is the bloom that rises from the mud.
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Editor’s reflection
A sea name from two directions at once — Greek nereid and an Australian Aboriginal word.
Nerida has a genuinely double origin, which is unusual. In Greek it connects to the Nereids, the fifty sea nymphs who were daughters of Nereus, giving it the sense 'sea nymph.' In Australia it is also recorded as an Aboriginal word, commonly glossed as 'blossom' or 'water lily,' and that is the source most Australian families cite.
Neither origin is biblical, and there is no Hebrew root behind it. It sometimes appears on Christian name lists because it resembles Nereus, who is in fact in Scripture: Paul greets 'Nereus, and his sister' among the believers in Rome in Romans 16:15. That is a real New Testament name, but it is not this one, and the connection is by sound rather than descent.
As a name Nerida is used almost entirely in Australia and New Zealand, where it peaked mid-century. Elsewhere it is rare enough to feel invented, though it is not.
“Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister.”
What does Nerida mean in the Bible?
Nerida means "Sea nymph; Water lily" and is a name of Greek/Aboriginal origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nerida is the water lily — beauty rising from the depths. 'He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock.' Nerida is the bloom that rises from the mud.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Nerida?
Nerida is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Sea nymph; Water lily" — not because Scripture names anyone Nerida.
"Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Nerida?
Nerida has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Nerida?
Nerida is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nerida?
Nerida rises from the miry clay — the water lily blooming from the pit, feet set on the rock, beauty from the depths.
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Names that pair well with Nerida
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Nerida & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Nerida & Abraham
Bellamy
unisex
"Beautiful friend; Good friend"
Nerida & Bellamy
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Nerida & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Nerida & Christopher
Donovan
boy
"Dark warrior; Strong fighter"
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Nerida name meaning: frequently asked questions
Only by sound. Nereus is a real New Testament name — Paul greets him in Romans 16:15 — and comes from the Greek sea god Nereus. Nerida shares that Greek sea imagery through the Nereids, but it is also recorded as an Australian Aboriginal word for blossom, and it does not appear in Scripture.
No — the name Nerida does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea nymph; Water lily", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nerida.
Nerida means "Sea nymph; Water lily." It is a Greek/Aboriginal name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Sea nymph; Water lily" — runs right through the Bible.
Common questions about the name Nerida
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nerida?
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