Charis (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈkeɪrɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Ancient Greek |
| Meaning | "one of the Graces", "grace" or "kindness" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Charissa (English variant), Haris (Greek variant transcription) |
Charis (Greek: Χάρις) is a given name derived from a Greek word meaning "grace, kindness, and life."
In Greek mythology, a Charis is one of the Charites (Greek: Χάριτες) or "Graces", goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility; and in Homer's Iliad, Charis is the wife of Hephaestus.[1] Charis was also known as Cale ("Beauty") or Aglaea ("Splendor").[2]
Charis is also the Spartan name of a Grace.
In the Greek and Hebrew biblical term Charis (χάρις) refers to good will, loving-kindness, favour, in particular to God's merciful grace [3]. It is used over 140 times [4] in the New Testament and is a central concept in the theology developed by St. Augustine of Hippo [5].
See also
References
- ^ Bernhardt, Peter (2008). Gods and goddesses in the garden: Greco-Roman mythology and the scientific names of plants. Rutgers University Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-8135-4266-9.
- ^ Theoi.com: Kharis Algaia
- ^ Arichea, Daniel C. (1978). "Translating "Grace" (Charis) in the New Testament". The Bible Translator. 29 (2): 201–206. doi:10.1177/026009437802900201.
- ^ https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/charis.html
- ^ http://julianfreeman.ca/augustine/gods-grace-in-augustines-theology