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Chara

KA-rah

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,005

Peak Year

#39 in 1982

First Recorded

1956

Style

Soft & Gentle, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Chara derives from the Greek word 'chara', meaning 'joy' or 'delight'. It can also be related to the Italian word 'cara', meaning 'beloved'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

JoyfulKindLovingOptimistic

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