Charis
Ancient Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Charis
The name 'Charis' means "grace" or "kindness" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek word χάρις (charis).
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Etymology
The name 'Charis' means "grace" or "kindness" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek word χάρις (charis). It was used in ancient Greece as a personal name and appears in the New Testament as a theological term for divine grace, later adopted by Christians, particularly in Greek Orthodox and English-speaking contexts.
Charis currently ranks #3,137 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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