Neri

Hebrew or Greek

"my candle; ocean spirit"

Neri Origin and Meaning

The name Neri is a girl's name of Hebrew, Greek origin meaning "my candle; ocean spirit".

A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.

Popularity of the name Neri

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Famous People Named Neri

• Neri Oxman American,Israeli architect
• St. Philip Neri Italian Saint noted for his sense of humor (Last name)
• Neri Marcorè Italian actor, television presenter and singer.

The name Neri in Pop Culture

• Neri a blue fairy, the spirit of wisdom, in the Legends of Zelda
• Neri main character of the Australian TV series Ocean Girl
• Neri Feldman Chapman character on TV's Orange is the New Black