"Cheri" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ʃəˈɹiː/
Etymology: A variant of Sherry or coined from French chéri, chérie (“darling”), not used as a given name in France. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Sherry}} Sherry, {{uder|en|fr|chéri}} French chéri, {{m|fr|chérie||darling}} chérie (“darling”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Cheri
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Cherie

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