Feminine of Cassius (hollow; empty)
Name Profile
Ceres
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ceres.
Primary meaning
To grow; to create (Roman goddess)
Pronunciation: SEER-eez
Profile summary
Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships. Her name is the root of 'cereal.' Used as a given name in English. The current meaning shown for this name is To grow; to create (Roman goddess). The catalog pronunciation is listed as SEER-eez. It is listed alongside the related form Cereal. Ceres appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ceres is currently cataloged under Latin (roman) origin, and this page describes its meaning as To grow; to create (Roman goddess).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Latin (roman) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ceres is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Cereal. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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