Nerses
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nerses
Nerses is derived from the Persian name Narses, meaning "man" or "hero," with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Nerses is derived from the Persian name Narses, meaning "man" or "hero," with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Armenian Christian culture and was borne by several prominent Armenian Apostolic Church leaders, particularly the Catholicos Nerses the Great in the 4th century.
Nerses currently ranks #7,658 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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