Charis is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “joy or happiness (variant of Chara)”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
KAIR-is
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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