Name meaning
Cerys Name Meaning - Love (Welsh)
- Meaning
- Love
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- CE-RYS
Cerys means "Love" (Welsh). Recorded in Welsh sources, Cerys glosses as "Love." Variant spelling of Carys meaning love.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in Welsh sources, Cerys glosses as "Love." Variant spelling of Carys meaning love.
Origin and Historical Usage
Cerys appears in Welsh naming records with the sense "Love." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- CE-RYS
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Welsh origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
Cerys is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Cerys
- CCerys Matthews
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