Carys
Carys is a girl name of Welsh origin, meaning “Love”.
| Meaning | Love |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | KAR-iss |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Wales, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Carys
Carys comes from the Welsh caru, 'to love', with a feminine ending, so it means 'love' or 'loved one'. It is a twentieth-century Welsh creation that became popular in Wales from the 1960s. It is pronounced with a short a, and the spelling Cerys is a closely related form. Carys is sometimes compared with Charis, Greek for 'grace', but the two names are not related.
Is Carys a religious name?
Carys has no religious background; it is a modern Welsh name.
How popular is Carys?
Well established in Wales and fairly well known in Britain.
Gifts with the name Carys
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Spellings and variants of Carys
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys means 'Love'. It is of Welsh origin.
Does Carys have a religious meaning?
Carys has no religious background; it is a modern Welsh name.
How do you pronounce Carys?
Carys is pronounced KAR-iss.
Is Carys a boy or girl name?
Carys is usually a girl name.