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Greek word for "grace"
The word "charisma" comes from the same root

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This is my name, pronnounced with CH as in Charcoal. It's Greek for "the grace of God." People mispronounce it often, and kids made fun of it, but I started to like it as a teen and young adult. I would recommend it for babies you hope will grow into unique young women.

My daughter's name is Charis. The CH at the beginning of the word is from the Greek "X" which actually is pronounced with the sound of a "K." So, phonetically, Charis is pronounced "karis." We love it for it's beauty, both in sound and meaning. Our Charis is 2 right now. I pray that she will grow into a lovely woman who fits this beautiful name.

Nicknames for Charis: | Edit

Rissie, Rissy, Ris

Meanings and history of the name Charis: | Edit

In Greek mythology, a Charis (Χάρις) is one of several Charites, goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility. In Roman mythology they were known as the Gratiae, the "Graces".

Means grace or kindness.

Famous real-life people named Charis: | Edit

Charis Alexiou, Greek singer

Charis in song, story & screen: | Edit

Charis, a character in Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride
Charis Black Crouch, a character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling