At a Glance
- Meaning
- Often glossed as 'leaf of joy' (Greek 'rejoice' + 'leaf'), though some etymologists think this Greek form itself reshapes an older, unrelated plant name
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin caerefolium)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- CHER-vil
Chervil is a Greek (via Latin caerefolium) unisex name meaning “often glossed as 'leaf of joy' (Greek 'rejoice' + 'leaf'), though some etymologists think this Greek form itself reshapes an older, unrelated plant name”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Chervil
Meaning: Often glossed as 'leaf of joy' (Greek 'rejoice' + 'leaf'), though some etymologists think this Greek form itself reshapes an older, unrelated plant name.
Origin: Greek (via Latin caerefolium).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chervil
CHER-vilIPA /ˈtʃɜːrvɪl/
Popularity of Chervil
Chervil doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Chervil
- 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents
- 175+ Herb and Garden Plant Baby Names for Earthy Parents
Similar Names
Burnet · Coriander · Parsley · Oregano · Chive · Cumin
