Kerensa Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Kerensa means love. From Cornish kerensa, meaning love

Kerensa is the Cornish word for love, and as a given name it has grown in popularity since the twentieth century, a reflection of the revival of Cornish identity. The spelling Kerenza is also common. It is close in meaning to the Welsh Ceri and Cerys, which share the same Celtic origin, and it is related to the name Kerenhappuch from the Bible by sound alone, with no historical link. Kerensa has a melodic quality and a clear, positive meaning. It is a good choice for parents who would like to honour Cornwall.

Variants of Kerensa

KerenzaKerrensa

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