Ceres

Gender Feminine
Usage Roman Mythology
Pronounced Pron. /ˈke.reːs/(Latin) /ˈsɪɹ.iz/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Indo-European root *ker- meaning "grow, increase". In Roman mythology Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesCerere(Italian)
User SubmissionCérès

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agricultural deities, asteroids, dwarf planets, goddesses, growth, harvest goddesses, mythology, Sailor Moon characters
Entry updated December 1, 2024