Cariad

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Love or Beloved
Pronunciation
KA-ree-ad
KHA-ryad,
The name is pronounced as "KAH-ree-ad" in Welsh.
Popularity
The popularity of Cariad is limited to Wales, where it is a common name.

cartoon of the name Cariad
Cartoon of Cariad

Cariad Name meanings & History

Love or Beloved. Directly taken from Welsh cariad "love, affection; darling, sweetheart". This name is borne by British comedian Cariad Lloyd. Cariad is used as a first name for both boys and girls in Wales. It is considered a traditional Welsh name and is often used to honor the country's history and heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Cariad: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cariad:

C: Clever,Candid,Copycat,Curious,Choice,Chatty,Cute

A: Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

D: Dutiful,Domestic,Determined,Demanding,Doting,Daddy

Cariad is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Cariad

Other Welsh names with a similar meaning include Anwil, Cadwyn, Caradog, Seren, and Rhys.

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