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At a Glance: Name: Cariad – Meaning: love, darling – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAR-ee-ad
Cariad is a Welsh name, used for any gender, that means "love" or "darling." It's pronounced KAR-ee-ad. If you're drawn to names with a global feel and a clear, affectionate meaning attached, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Cariad
Meaning: Love, darling.
Origin: Welsh.
How to Pronounce Cariad
Phonetic: KAR-ee-ad IPA: /ˈkæriæd/
Popularity of Cariad
Cariad does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Cariad mean?
Love, darling.
How do you pronounce Cariad?
Cariad is pronounced KAR-ee-ad (IPA: /ˈkæriæd/).
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