Ceres

At a Glance

Meaning

Roman goddess of agriculture and the harvest; the name's root sense is "to grow, to nourish," not literally "grain"

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

SEER-eezListen

Ceres is a Latin name, pronounced SEER-eez, and it belongs to the Roman goddess of agriculture and the harvest. You'll often see it said to mean "grain," but that's not quite right: the root sense is "to grow, to nourish," and grain is what she presided over rather than a translation of her name. It's a name with a clear, earthy story behind it for a parent who likes that.

Meaning & Origin of Ceres

Meaning: Roman goddess of agriculture and the harvest; the name's root sense is "to grow, to nourish," not literally "grain".

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Roman grain/harvest goddess, said to mean "grain." Actually: The literal root means "to grow/nourish," not "grain" itself — grain is what she presided over, not a direct translation of her name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ceres

Popularity of Ceres

Ceres 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.

FAQ

What does the name Ceres mean?

Roman goddess of agriculture and the harvest; the name’s root sense is “to grow, to nourish,” not literally “grain”. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ceres?

Ceres is pronounced SEER-eez (IPA: /ˈsɪəriːz/).

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