English Explanatory Dictionary

Cheryl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛɹəl/ /ˈʃɛɹɪl/

Word forms

Cheryl Sheryl

Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)

Related words

Cher Cherilyn Cara
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