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View Name: Charis


CHARIS
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Ancient Greek, English (Rare)
OTHER SCRIPTS: Χαρις (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: KAR-is (English)   [key]
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". It came into use as an English given name in the 17th century.
Related Names
VARIANT: Caris (English)
DIMINUTIVES: Charissa, Carissa, Karissa (English)



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