What is the meaning of Nerthus?

Nerthus is a feminine given name
  • Norse: Mother of earth
  • Germanic Mythology: Latinized form of Nerþuz, the Germanic (feminine) equivalent of Njörðr (see Njord)
  • Anglo-Saxon: Name of a goddess
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APAJoan Ellis. (2011). nerthus. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/nerthus/definitions/1358584
ChicagoJoan Ellis. 2011. "nerthus" http://smartdefine.org/nerthus/definitions/1358584 (accessed September 26, 2026).
HarvardJoan Ellis 2011, nerthus, Smart Define, viewed 26 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/nerthus/definitions/1358584>.
MLAJoan Ellis. "nerthus" 25 February 2011. Web. 26 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/nerthus/definitions/1358584>
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