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Charissa
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Charissa.
Primary meaning
Grace (elaborated form)
Pronunciation: shah-RIS-ah
Profile summary
Elaborated form of Charis. From Greek 'charis' meaning 'grace.' Popular in English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Grace (elaborated form). The catalog pronunciation is listed as shah-RIS-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Charis. Charissa appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Charissa is currently cataloged under English (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Grace (elaborated form).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Charissa is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Charis. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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