feminine Charis

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Name Root:
CHáRIS > CHăRIS
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Cháris (Χάρις),” meaning “grace, kindness.” In Greek mythology, a Charis is one of the Charites (Greek: Χάριτες) or “Graces,” goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility; and in Homer’s Iliad, Charis is the wife of Hephaestus. Charis is also the Spartan name of a Grace. The Charites were usually considered the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, though they were also said to be daughters of Dionysus and Aphrodite or Helios and the naiad Aegle. Other possible names of their mother by Zeus are Eurydome, Eurymedousa, and Euanthe.

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United States Ranking #1926


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #2100

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Numerological Values: #4

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Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

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Color meaning: Green

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