Ceres

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ceres is derived from the Latin word 'Ceres', which means 'to grow'. In Roman mythology, Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and grain crops. She was also commonly associated with motherhood and nurture.
Pronunciation
KEH-rehs(Latin)
SIR-eez(English)
The name Ceres is pronounced as 'SEER-ees' or 'SEH-rehs'.
Popularity
Ceres is not a popular name around the world, and is considered to be quite rare in use. Therefore, it is a unique and unusual name to consider.

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Ceres Name meanings & History

Ceres is derived from the Latin word 'Ceres', which means 'to grow'. In Roman mythology, Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and grain crops. She was also commonly associated with motherhood and nurture. Derived from the Indo-European root *ker- meaning "grow, increase". In Roman mythology Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter. The name Ceres is best suited for baby girls, and can be used as a first name or as a middle name. It is a perfect name for parents who want to celebrate the qualities of nurture and growth in their child. The name Ceres can also be used to refer to any agricultural association or business, or a group of offspring of a single parent.

Zodiac Sign of Ceres: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Ceres:

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

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

S: Status,Sensuality,Success,Sex,Solidity,Social Standing,Security

Ceres is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Ceres (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) joyful


3.) CERES (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Sanskrit root kri (to cultivate) or cri (to ripen). The name is borne in Roman mythology by the daughter of Saturn and Ops. Ceres was the mother of Proserpine and goddess of agriculture. She is equated with the Greek goddess Demeter. (SIR-EEZ)


4.) Ceres (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) Mythology: the Roman goddess of agriculture. Astronomy: the first asteroid discovered to have an orbit between Mars and Saturn.

Other Forms: Cerese, Ceress, Ceressa


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