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Cerys

Cerys is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “love, to love.” A variant of Carys, Cerys is equally rooted in the Welsh word for love.

how do you pronounce Cerys?

KEH-ris

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what does Cerys mean?

The name Cerys means “love, to love.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.

A variant of Carys, Cerys is equally rooted in the Welsh word for love. The name was popularized by Cerys Matthews, lead singer of the Welsh rock band Catatonia. It sounds slightly different from Carys but carries the same beautiful meaning of love.

who are famous people named Cerys?

  • Cerys Matthews (Welsh singer and broadcaster)
  • Cerys Mayfly (Welsh triathlete)

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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