Nerea
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Basque, Spanish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Other names | |
| See also | Nereus |
Nerea is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is the feminine form of the given name Nereo, which is in turn the Spanish version of Nereus.[1] It also means "mine" in the Basque language.[2]
The name is most widely used in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, particularly in the Basque Country.[1] It was the 79th most common name for girls born in Spain in 2022, with 329.[3]
As of 2023, it was the 72nd most common female name in Spain with 68,020 people named Nerea living in the country, with their average age being 22.5 years. This included: 8,381 in the Community of Madrid, 5,555 in the Province of Barcelona, and 5,286 in Biscay.[4][5]
Notable people with the name include:
- Nerea Agüero (born 1997), Spanish-born Argentine footballer
- Nerea Ahedo (born 1966), Spanish politician
- Nerea Alias (born 1984), Spanish journalist, actress and television presenter
- Nerea Alzola, Spanish politician
- Nerea Antia, Spanish politician
- Nerea Apodaka (born 1992), Spanish visual artist
- Nerea Aresti (born 1961), Spanish historian and professor
- Nerea Ariznabarreta Izkue (born 1981), Spanish storyteller and playwright
- Nerea Arrien (born 1976), Spanish writer
- Nerea Arriola (born 1988), Spanish actress
- Nerea Arruti (born 1990), Spanish herri kirolak athlete
- Nerea Azkona (born 1982), Spanish anthropologist, writer, and translator
- Nerea Azurmendi (born 1961), Spanish journalist
- Nerea Balda (born 1975), Spanish writer
- Nerea Barjola, Spanish political scientist, writer, and activist
- Nerea Barros (born 1981), Spanish actress
- Nerea Blanco (born 1987), Spanish philosopher, writer, and science communicator
- Nerea Calvillo (born 1973), Spanish architect and researcher
- Nerea Camacho (born 1996), Spanish actress
- Nerea del Campo Aguirre (born 1971), Spanish philologist
- Nerea Castaño (born 1995), Spanish lawyer
- Nerea Cordeiro (born 1999), Spanish visual artist
- Nerea de Diego (born 1974), Spanish artist and cultural manager
- Nerea Eizagirre (born 2000), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Elizalde (born 1998), Spanish actress, singer and dancer
- Nerea Elustondo (born 1981), Spanish bertsolari
- Nerea Etxegibel (born 1964), Spanish track and field athlete
- Nerea Ezeiza, Spanish computer scientist, researcher, and professor
- Nerea Fernández Cordero (born 1991), Spanish politician
- Nerea Gabirondo (born 1990), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Gálvez (born 1971), Spanish politician
- Nerea Gantxegi (born 1994), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Garmendia (born 1979), Spanish actress and television presenter
- Nerea Gastón (born 1995), Spanish art historian
- Nerea Gorriti (born 1987), Spanish actress and singer
- Nerea Ibarzabal (born 1994), Spanish bertsolari, writer, and journalist
- Nerea Intxausti Castiñeira (born 2000), Spanish journalist and writer
- Nerea Iráculis (born 1968), Spanish lawyer, legal scholar, and professor
- Nerea Irastorza (born 1991), Spanish neuroscientist
- Nerea Iriarte (born 1969), Spanish journalist and television presenter
- Nerea Irigoyen (born 1981), Spanish virologist
- Nerea Kortajarena (born 1974), Spanish politician
- Nerea Lekuona (born 1976), Spanish visual artist
- Nerea Lizarralde, Spanish journalist
- Nerea Llanos (born 1967), Spanish politician
- Nerea Loiola (born 1985), Spanish writer and teacher
- Nerea Lorón (born 1983), real name of Spanish rapper La Furia
- Nerea Martí (born 2002), Spanish racing driver
- Nerea Martin Zubeldia (born 1998), Spanish lawyer
- Nerea Martínez Martín (born 1993), Spanish dancer
- Nerea Martínez Urruzola (born 1972), Spanish triathlete and mountain runner
- Nerea Mazo (born 1998), Spanish actress and singer
- Nerea Melgosa (born 1970), Spanish politician
- Nerea Moldes Bóveda (born 1998), Spanish futsal player
- Nerea Moreno (born 2002), Spanish rhythmic gymnast
- Nerea Mujika (born 1960), Spanish professor and cultural promoter
- Nerea Nevado (born 2001), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Otxoa (born 1977), Spanish rugby union player
- Nerea Pagaldai (born 1993), Spanish biologist and science communicator
- Nerea Pena (born 1989), Spanish handball player
- Nerea Pérez (born 1994), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Perez (born 1997), Spanish rower
- Nerea Reparaz (born 1992), Spanish journalist
- Nerea Riesco (born 1974), Spanish writer and journalist
- Nerea Rodríguez (born 1999), Spanish singer
- Nerea Royo Tierno (born 2001), Spanish actress and singer
- Nerea Sancho (born 1978), Spanish psychologist, sexologist, and writer
- Nerea Sanfe (born 1992), Spanish DJ, YouTuber, and television presenter
- Nerea Sorondo (born 1987), Spanish herri kirolak athlete
- Nerea Torres (born 1972), Spanish businesswoman
- Nerea Txapartegi Madariaga (born 1961), Spanish Basque nationalist and activist
- Nerea Ubieto (born 1984), Spanish cultural manager and art critic
- Nerea Urbizu (born 1980), Spanish musician
- Nerea Uriagereka (born 1983), Spanish footballer
- Nerea Zusberro (born 1992), Spanish sports journalist and broadcaster
See also
[edit]- Nerea, Italian ferry
- Maldita Nerea (Darn Nerea), Spanish pop rock band
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cárceles, Lucía (9 August 2023). "Significado del nombre Nerea: origen e historia - Nombres de niña". SerPadres.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Nerea" (in Spanish). Euskaltzaindia. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Nacimientos según el nombre del nacido | 2022" (in Spanish). National Statistics Institute. Retrieved 28 April 2025. Click on "Nombres de los recien nacidos", select 2022 from the dropdown menu, and click "Ir".
- ^ "Frecuencias de nombres femeninos | 2023" (in Spanish). National Statistics Institute. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Frecuencias de nombres" (in Spanish). National Statistics Institute. Retrieved 28 April 2025. Enter "Nerea" in the blank box under "Nombre" and click "Consultar".
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