Girl name
Cherry name meaning
“cherry fruit; cherry tree”
Cherry means the cherry fruit or cherry tree and comes from the English word cherry. The word reached English through French from Latin cerasum. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. A cherry tree covered in blossom provides a concrete image directly connected with its botanical meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #1,562
What does Cherry mean?
Cherry fruit; cherry tree
In Turkish: kiraz; kiraz ağacı
Cherry belongs to the English tradition of feminine names drawn from plants and fruits. Its central images are the cherry blossom, fruit, and vivid color. It names the same fruit as Turkish Kiraz, while remaining a distinct name form created from the English word.
Origin of the name Cherry
It is an English feminine name taken from cherry, the fruit and tree. The English word came through French from Latin cerasum.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Cherry in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C |
How to pronounce Cherry
| Syllables | 1 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒheɾɾj/ |
Is Cherry a girl’s name?
Yes, Cherry is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Cherry does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Cherry
- Cherry
FAQ about the name Cherry
What is the meaning of Cherry?
Cherry means “cherry fruit; cherry tree”. It is an English feminine name taken from cherry, the fruit and tree. The English word came through French from Latin cerasum.
Is Cherry a girl’s name?
Yes, Cherry is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Cherry in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cherry nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Cherry have?
Cherry has 1 syllable and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cherry?
Cherry does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cherry?
Notable people named Cherry include Cherry.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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