Given name & surname · Greek
Χαρά
“beloved”·“one who is dearly loved”·“a good friend”
Χαρά is used as a given name and a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Joy.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Χαρά is Chara written in the Greek alphabet. Chara is a variant of Cara. Interpretations include “beloved”, “one who is dearly loved”, and “a good friend”. These belong to different or overlapping naming contexts.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Χαρά is Chara written in the Greek alphabet. Chara is a variant of Cara. An origin associated with Cara is Italian.
Explained through its name family
Χαρά’s family of names
In Greek usage, Χαρά has a conventional equivalent in the English form Joy. In Greek usage, Χαρά has a conventional equivalent in the English form Chara. In Greek usage, Χαρά has a transliteration in Chara.
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Spellings & scripts 1
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Across languages 1
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See also 1
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
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