Cera

Cera is a female first name that is regarded as a variant of Cerise. The name is directly associated with 'the cherry' and has its roots in the French la cerise.

What does the name Cera mean?

Cera represents a form of Cerise and translates to 'the cherry', based on the French word. Additionally, Cera is viewed as an anglicized version of the Irish name Ciara, which is derived from Ciaran. In this context, it means 'the dark one' or 'the dark-haired one', with its origin in the Old Irish word cíar for 'black' or 'dark'.

Where does the name Cera come from?

The first name Cera has both French and Old Irish roots and means 'the cherry'. The French etymology comes from la cerise, while the Old Irish word cíar means 'black' or 'dark'. Cera is common in English and Irish languages.

How do you pronounce Cera?

The pronunciation of Cera is two syllables and open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Se-ra' [ˈzeːʁa] or [ˈseːʁa]. The name begins with a soft, bright sibilant, and the long 'e' provides a clear initial emphasis. The rolled or guttural R leads into the open final 'a'. Thus, Cera appears soft and friendly – clear and unobtrusive.

Popularity

In Germany, Cera is considered a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Cera ranks 13,070th. We provide rankings in the baby name charts of various countries for the global popularity and frequency of Cera.

Nicknames & pet names

Cece / Ceri

Famous people

• Cera (main character from the animated films 'The Land Before Time')