Chara

KAH-rah'KAHR-uh'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Affectionate

MEANING

JoyHappiness

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'χαρά' (chará)

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with positive emotions and optimism.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient Greek for conveying sentiments of joy and delight.

🇮🇹Italian
Pleasant

MEANING

DearBeloved

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

From the Italian word 'cara', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a term of endearment.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Italian culture to express affection towards loved ones.

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FAQs About Chara

The name Chara means "Joy, happiness" in Greek, "Dear, beloved" in Italian.
Chara has Greek and Italian origins. Derived from the Greek word 'χαρά' (chará)
Chara is pronounced KAH-rah (KAHR-uh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Chara include Char, Chari.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Chara include Lara, Clara, Dara.
The most common spelling is Chara. Alternative spellings include Cara, Kara.
Chara - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations