Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos"
Name Profile
Chara
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chara.
Primary meaning
Short form of Charalambos (joyful shine)
Pronunciation: HAH-rah; KAH-rah
Profile summary
Greek name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' From Greek 'chara.' Used in Greece. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Charalambos (joyful shine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as HAH-rah; KAH-rah. It is listed alongside the related form Charalambos. Chara appears in unisex naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chara is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Charalambos (joyful shine).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chara is grouped as a nature unisex name. Related form for this profile: Charalambos. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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