Kerith as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kerith

What is the meaning of the name Kerith ?

The baby name Kerith is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛrɪθ/ — "KEH-rith".

Kerith is Hebrew in Origin.

Kerith is a Hebrew-derived given name taken from the biblical brook where the prophet Elijah found refuge (1 Kings 17). The name corresponds to Hebrew Kerith/Cherith, likely from the root karath “to cut off,” yielding senses such as “ravine,” “torrent-bed,” or “place of separation.” This geography-inspired meaning adds overtones of shelter and renewal, recalling the story in which ravens fed Elijah by the wadi.

In English, Kerith emerges through modern transliteration; older translations (e.g., the King James Version) prefer Cherith, now the most common variant. Usage as a personal name is rare but established in English-speaking Christian communities from the late 19th century onward, sometimes chosen for its symbolism of provision in solitude. Kerith is broadly unisex, though contemporary use skews feminine (by association with Meredith and Judith). Short forms include Keri; related spellings are Cherith and, occasionally, Kerit.