biblical name Chara

Not long ago, virtue names were all the rage (and that trend last for hundreds of years!). The classics include Faith, Hope, and Joy. These sit among a host of names that pay respect to important morals or characteristics parents hoped for their child.

If you love the concept of Joy, but are looking for a more unusual variation, Chara is the perfect Greek choice!

Chara

Original Language + Form: Greek Χαρά

Range of Meanings: Joy

Concept: Inner joy, unrelated to circumstances

References or Context: The Bible Project did a beautiful word study on Chara HERE. You can’t miss it if you are considering using this name.

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Luke 2:10

If you like the biblical baby name Chara, you will love: Iris