Cherish as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cherish

What is the meaning of the name Cherish ?

The baby name Cherish is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/ (CHAIR-ish).

Cherish is English in Origin.

Cherish is an English virtue name drawn from the verb “to cherish,” meaning “to hold dear, treasure, or nurture.” The word entered Middle English from Old French chérir (“to value, hold dear”), built on cher “dear,” ultimately from Latin cārus “beloved.”

As a given name, Cherish emerged in the mid-20th century in the U.S. and U.K., gaining notice from pop hits titled “Cherish” (the Association 1966; David Cassidy 1971; Kool & the Gang 1985; Madonna 1989). It remains largely feminine with occasional unisex use. Variants and elaborations include Charish, Cherishe, Cherissa, and Cherishia; nicknames Cher and Cherry. Related names that share the “dear/beloved” sense include French Chérie, Italian/Irish Cara and Carina, Welsh Carys, and Spanish Amada. Usage remains modest but steady in contemporary records.