Cerys
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cerys
Cerys is a Welsh feminine name derived from the Welsh word "caru," meaning "to love," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ys," thus meaning "beloved" or "dear one." The name is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh-speaking communities, with modern prominence through Welsh culture and the Welsh language revival of the 20th century.
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Etymology
Cerys is a Welsh feminine name derived from the Welsh word "caru," meaning "to love," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ys," thus meaning "beloved" or "dear one." The name is primarily used in Wales and among Welsh-speaking communities, with modern prominence through Welsh culture and the Welsh language revival of the 20th century.
Cerys currently ranks #11,392 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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