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Charis
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Charis.
Primary meaning
Grace; kindness (Greek)
Pronunciation: KAR-is; HAHR-is
Profile summary
From Greek 'charis' meaning 'grace,' 'kindness,' or 'beauty.' In Greek mythology, the Charites (Graces) were goddesses of charm and beauty. Used in English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Grace; kindness (Greek). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-is; HAHR-is. It is listed alongside the related form Charissa. Charis appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Charis is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Grace; kindness (Greek).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Charis is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Charissa. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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