Chara

joy or happiness

girlGreek

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Chara meaning & origin

Chara is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "joy or happiness". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

KAR-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Chara. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Char

Middle Name Ideas

  • Chara Mae
  • Chara Anne
  • Chara Joy

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chara

What does the name Chara mean?

Chara is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "joy or happiness". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Chara?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAR-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Chara?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Chara. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Chara?

Ideas to try include Char. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Chara?

Try Chara Mae, Chara Anne, Chara Joy aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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