Name Meaning & Origin
"A taxonomic genus within the family Characeae – the stoneworts and related green algae."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Chara or Chará is a feminine given name and a surname. Chara mostly is used as the greek "Χαρά" with english lettering but Chara can also be an English name. Chara is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte as well as an alternate form of Cara and Kara from the Latin cārus meaning “darling, beloved, dear, loved one”. Chara is also a Spanish feminine given name as an alternate form for Sarah. Chará is a Greek feminine given name from the Ancient Greek word khará which means joy, gladness. It is a short form of the feminine name Charalampía which is a combination of the Ancient Greek roots khará and lámpō (shine). It is also a short form of the feminine name Chariclea who was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who were tortured because they wou
Chara or Chará is a feminine given name and a surname. Chara mostly is used as the greek "Χαρά" with english lettering but Chara can also be an English name. Chara is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte as well as an alternate form of Cara and Kara from the Latin cārus meaning “darling, beloved, dear, loved one”. Chara is also a Spanish feminine given name as an alternate form for Sarah. Chará is a Greek feminine given name from the Ancient Greek word khará which means joy, gladness. It is a short form of the feminine name Charalampía which is a combination of the Ancient Greek roots khará and lámpō (shine). It is also a short form of the feminine name Chariclea who was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who were tortured because they wou
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Root element "Chara" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Characeae – the stoneworts and related green algae.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,005 people named Chara in the US. Peaked in 1982 with 39 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Chara is 22, associated with Master Builder. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 2.
Chara is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 1,005 people in the United States are named Chara. The name peaked in 1982 with 39 recorded uses.
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