Name Meaning & Origin
"A taxonomic genus within the family Amaryllidaceae – nerines, native to southern Africa."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Nerine is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are bulbous perennials, some evergreen, associated with rocky and arid habitats. They bear spherical umbels of lily-like flowers in shades from white through pink to crimson. In the case of deciduous species, the flowers may appear on naked stems before the leaves develop. Native to South Africa, there are about 20–30 species in the genus. Though described as lilies, they are not significantly related to the true lilies (Liliaceae), but more closely resemble their relatives, Amaryllis and Lycoris. The genus was established by the Revd. William Herbert in 1820.
Nerine is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are bulbous perennials, some evergreen, associated with rocky and arid habitats. They bear spherical umbels of lily-like flowers in shades from white through pink to crimson. In the case of deciduous species, the flowers may appear on naked stems before the leaves develop. Native to South Africa, there are about 20–30 species in the genus. Though described as lilies, they are not significantly related to the true lilies (Liliaceae), but more closely resemble their relatives, Amaryllis and Lycoris. The genus was established by the Revd. William Herbert in 1820.
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Root element "Nerine" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Amaryllidaceae – nerines, native to southern Africa.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~79 people named Nerine in the US. Peaked in 1917 with 43 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Nerine is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.
Nerine is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 79 people in the United States are named Nerine. The name peaked in 1917 with 43 recorded uses.
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