Cherish - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Cherish \

is of English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "to treasure, care for; dear". Modern coinage based on Cheryth and the word "cherish" from Old French "cherir", a derivative of "cher".

For more information, see also the related name Cher.

A baby name that sounds like Cherish is Shericia. Other similar baby names are Cherise and Cherisa.

Cherish is a somewhat common first name for women (#2575 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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