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.
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 0-8135-4266-9.
- ^ Theoi.com: Kharis Algaia