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Carys

Girl · Welsh · Medium name

Meaning
Love, of the love, of the grace
Pronunciation
KAR-is
Origin
Welsh

From Welsh 'caru' meaning to love.

Popularity
Common in Wales (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Welsh

Commonly used in: Wales, United Kingdom, United States

Alternate spellings

  • CerysWelsh

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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