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The girl's name Charis \

is pronounced KARE-iss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "grace". First used as a given name in the 17th century, probably to symbolize the Christian concept of charity. Mythology: a reference to the Three Graces, symbols of womanly beauty, charm, and inspiration. The graces were Aglais (brilliance), Thalia (flowering), and Euphrosyne (joy).

Charis has 14 variant forms: Carisma, Chareesse, Charisa, Charise, Charisma, Charissa, Charisse, Charysse, Cherise, Karas, Karis, Karisma, Karisse and Sherisa.

For more information, see also related names Caresse, Carissa, Sharise, Cha- and Charity.

Baby names that sound like Charis are Chris, Carisa, Carys, Cris and Khris.

Charis is a somewhat common first name for women (#3578 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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