Cherith: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ch-ehr-eeth
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Cherith means 'stream bed'.

Cherith is a feminine given name with multiple layers of meaning and origin. The name Cherith is derived from the Hebrew word "Cherith," which means "stream bed" or "brook." In biblical context, Cherith refers to a brook where the prophet Elijah hid during a drought, symbolizing God's provision and care (1 Kings 17 The name has evolved in usage, shifting from its biblical roots to a modern, charming name with English and Northern Irish origins. It is pronounced as KER-ith or CHER-ith and has seen a rise in popularity, currently ranking in U.S. births.

Cherith Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Cherith is currently #30278 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Cherith is currently #17245 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Cherith is currently #15141 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Cherith is currently #8659 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Cherith is currently #12810 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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