What is the origin of the name Charisa?

Charisa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Charisa?

Charisa is pronounced kah-REE-sah.

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GirlGreek

Charisa

kah-REE-sah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

395

Peak Year

#22 in 1978

First Recorded

1969

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variant of Charis, a Greek word meaning 'grace' or 'kindness.'

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Char Chari Isa

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Char Chari Isa

Spelling Variations

Carissa Charis

Similar Names

Karissa Alana Melissa Tara

Personality Traits

GracefulKindCompassionateGentle

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