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Charis
How to Pronounce Charis
Pronounced KAR-iss /ˈkær.ɪs/Medium
Meaning: From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, favor; beauty' (the Charites/Graces); more often a girl's name; here for boysLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Charis comes from Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, favor; beauty' — the root of charisma, and the name of the Charites, the Graces of myth. It is more often a girl's name (and a Greek male name appears as Charis/Haris too), used here for boys (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; said 'KAR-iss'; the related Haris is a common Greek male name).
It registers thinly for boys in the U.S. Rare, grace-and-kindness at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Charis mean?
Charis is Greek for 'grace, kindness, favor; beauty'.
How do you pronounce Charis?
It's said KAR-iss /ˈkær.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Charis a boy or girl name?
Charis is more often a girl's name; this page covers its use as a boy's name (the related Haris is a common Greek male name).
How popular is Charis?
Charis is a rare name for boys in the U.S.