Type Word Usage Ancient Greek Scripts Νηρηΐς(Ancient Greek) Expand LinksMeaning & History Greek word meaning "nymph, sea sprite" (plural Νηρηΐδες (Nereides)), ultimately from the name of the god NEREUS. Family Tree·DetailsRelated Items Given Name DescendantsNerissa(Literature) Nereida(Spanish) Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·