Carys
Carys is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “love.” Directly meaning 'love' in Welsh, Carys is one of the most beautiful Welsh names in both sound and meaning.
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how do you pronounce Carys?
KA-ris
where does the name Carys come from?
A Welsh feminine name formed from the stem of caru, to love, with the suffix -ys, the same pattern as Dilys, Gladys, Glenys and Nerys.
It gained international attention when Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas named their daughter Carys. The name is a pure expression of Welsh linguistic poetry.
who are famous people named Carys?
- Carys Zeta Douglas (daughter of Catherine Zeta-Jones)
what are the nicknames and variants of Carys?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Carys?
what names go well with Carys?
Sibling names that share Carys's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Carys
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys means “love”.
What is the origin of the name Carys?
Carys comes from the Welsh naming tradition. Related forms include Cerys.
How popular is the name Carys?
Carys has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Carys a boy or girl name?
Carys is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Carys?
Carys is pronounced KA-ris, with 2 syllables.
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