name
Nerys
NER-is
/ˈnɛrɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Nerys
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Welsh (Wales)
- Meaning
- Lady; noblewoman
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
From Welsh 'ner' (lord/chief) + feminine suffix; popularized in the 20th century; known to international audiences through actress Nerys Hughes; the 'y' at the end = 'is'
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