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At a Glance
- 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
KAR-ee-adIPA /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.
Names Like Cariad
These names share Cariad’s style, era or origin.
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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