Carys
Carys is a female given name of Welsh origin.
In informal settings, a person named Carys might be referred to by the nickname Caz. It is also worth noting that the Welsh term of endearment Cariad, meaning darling or beloved, is related to the roots of this name.
Did you know?
- Although it sounds similar to the English name 'Carys' or 'Charis', the Welsh pronunciation is distinct, with the 'y' sounding like the 'u' in 'cup' rather than the 'ee' in 'see'.
- In Wales, names like Carys often reflect a poetic tradition of creating names from abstract nouns or adjectives to give the child a virtuous quality.
- The Welsh word for love, cariad, can refer to both the feeling of love and the person who is loved, acting as both a noun and a title.
Examples in context
- Mae Carys yn gweithio yma.Carys works here.
Example conversation
Dylan and Elowen are talking about a friend.
- DylanYdy Carys yn dod henvyd?Is Carys coming today?
- ElowenDoes, mae hi'n dod.Yes, she is coming.
- DylanDa, rydw i'n lloi Carys.Good, I am looking for Carys.
- ElowenMae hi yma nawr.She is here now.
