Grace, kindness, charm
Pronunciation: KAR-is
Quick Answer
A concise answer for featured snippets and voice search.
Charis is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Grace". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KAR-is. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
Χάρις
χάρις, χάρη, δωρεά
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KAR-is
IPA
/ˈkærɪs/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The ancient Greek word χάρις (charis) meant 'grace', 'graciousness', or 'favor'. In the New Testament, it is translated as 'grace', 'graciousness', or 'favor'. The early Christian use of the term was influenced by the Greek concept of agape love, which was understood as a self-giving love, a love that was both unconditional and free.
New Testament (1st Century AD)
The name 'Charis' was also given to early Christian martyrs, especially those who were young and died as virgins. The cult of the martyrs developed in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, and the veneration of saints was an important aspect of early Christianity. The name 'Charis' was given to these martyrs as a reminder of the divine grace and favor bestowed upon them.
2nd and 3rd centuries AD
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Charis
grace, favor, gift from God
כריס
חסד, חן, מתנה מאלוהים
Χάρις
χάρις, χάρη, δωρεά
Charis
gratia, donum, beneficium
Explore names with the same sound, spelling, or origin.
Continue from this name to matching religion, origin, letter and gender pages.
Names to explore next on NameVerse.
Use NameVerse collections to compare meanings, origins and lucky numbers.
More expert NameVerse guides to help you compare meanings, origins and naming decisions.
Explore rare Christian names that carry profound spiritual significance and timeless beauty. From forgotten biblical names to lesser-known saint names, find distinctive options for your baby.