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CharilChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Graceful, Joyful

Pronunciation: KAR-il

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Name
Charil
Meaning
Graceful, Joyful
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
KAR-il
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Charil mean?

Charil is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Graceful". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KAR-il. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Χαρίλ

Χαρίς + λία + ος (χάρις = grace, λία = likeness, ος = masculine)

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

KAR-il

IPA

/kəˈrɪl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Charil is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Graceful. Category: Virtue.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellowWhite

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, self-expression, and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindJoyfulGraciousC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of the joyful grace of God.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Roman name "Gaius" was popular among early Christians and emphasized Roman citizenship and community. Through the centuries, Gaius became a revered name for cardinals, popes, and saints, reflecting the integration of Christianity into Roman society.
"Gaius" comes from the Latin word "gaudere", meaning "rejoice" or "be happy". In Christian tradition, the name Gaius represents the joy that comes from a close relationship with God and the peace that comes from living according to His will.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Charil is mentioned in the writings of the early Christian historian Eusebius. The name Charil carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

4th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Charil

name signifying grace and likeness, virtuous and good

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🇬🇷Greek

Χαρίλ

Χαρίς + λία + ος (χάρις = grace, λία = likeness, ος = masculine)

🇮🇹Latin

Charil

nomen significans gratiam et similitudinem

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