Keris

KEH-ris'KEH-ris'2 syllables
🇮🇩Indonesian
Charming

MEANING

Dagger

ORIGIN

Javanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'keris', a traditional Javanese dagger with spiritual significance.

CULTURAL NOTES

The keris is an iconic symbol of Indonesian culture, particularly in Java and Bali, often associated with spiritual and magical powers.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The keris has been used throughout Southeast Asian history, serving as both a weapon and a spiritual item. It is often featured in folklore and mythology.

🇬🇧Welsh
Melodic

MEANING

Love

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Likely derived from 'Carys', which means 'love' in Welsh.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Welsh culture, names derived from root words for love are common, reflecting the importance of affection and community.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names like Carys have been popular in Wales since medieval times, often used in poetry and literature.

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FAQs About Keris

The name Keris means "dagger" in Indonesian, "love" in Welsh.
Keris has Javanese and Celtic origins. Derived from 'keris', a traditional Javanese dagger with spiritual significance.
Keris is pronounced KEH-ris (KEH-ris). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Keris include Keri, Ris.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Keris include Kai, Lena, Arlo, Mira.
The most common spelling is Keris. Alternative spellings include Ceris, Kerys.