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Charity

A name meaning "charity".

Quick answer

Charity is a girl name meaning "charity".

GenderGirl
Meaningcharity
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas "dearness, esteem, love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

Notes and context

Usage: english