God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Charalampos
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Charalampos.
Primary meaning
Joyful shine (Greek)
Pronunciation: hah-rah-LAHM-bos
Profile summary
From Greek 'chara' (joy) and 'lampo' (to shine). Name of Saint Charalampus (2nd century), Christian martyr. Popular in Greece. The current meaning shown for this name is Joyful shine (Greek). The catalog pronunciation is listed as hah-rah-LAHM-bos. It is listed alongside the related form Haralambos. Charalampos appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Charalampos is currently cataloged under Greek (christian) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Joyful shine (Greek).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (christian) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Charalampos is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Haralambos. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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