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Chariton (name)

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Chariton (Greek: Χαρίτων) is a name of Byzantine Greek origin (see Chariton the Confessor) meaning well-affected, benevolent.

In modern times is used as both as given name and family name, it several spellings, depending on the language, including Hariton, Charyton, Khariton. The feminine form is (variously transliterated) Charitina/Haritina/Kharitina.

Chariton may also have a French origin, variously spelled Charaton, Thieraton, Charretin. 'Charaton' may itself be a corruption of Charleton or Charlatan.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Origin of the Name "Chariton"". Annals of Iowa. 16 (2): 142–143. 1927.