"Nerys" meaning in English

See Nerys in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Welsh, probably derived from Old Welsh Generys (literally “white lady”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cy|-}} Welsh, {{der|en|owl|Generys|lit=white lady}} Old Welsh Generys (literally “white lady”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nerys
  1. A female given name from Welsh. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Nerys-en-name-yTpnrewp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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