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.
how do you pronounce Carys?
KA-ris
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what does Carys mean?
The name Carys means “love.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
Directly meaning 'love' in Welsh, Carys is one of the most beautiful Welsh names in both sound and meaning. 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)
- Carys Davina (Welsh model)
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