Karis means grace — from the Greek charis (grace/kindness). Karis is the most direct Greek word for the concept that underpins all Christianity. The Charites (Graces) are the three goddesses of charm and beauty. Mick Jagger named his daughter Karis. Five letters of the most foundational Greek word, three grace-goddesses, and Jagger-level rock royalty.
Karis comes from the Greek charis meaning grace — the most foundational word in Christianity. The Charites (Graces) are three goddesses of charm. Mick Jagger named his daughter Karis.
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Earliest known use: Greek; Karis Jagger (born 1970).
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Today
Karis remains a beloved choice, ranking #1569 in the US. 6,752 babies have been named Karis since 1935.
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How popular is Karis?
2012peak year
Karis reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2012, 310 babies received the name (ranked #861). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1569), with about 151 babies given the name annually. Karis has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 6,752 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Karis's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — grace-level nurturing. People named Karis tend to be bright, graceful, and gifted at being the Greek word that underpins all of Christianity.
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Underpins all Christianity
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Three-Graces
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Foundational grace
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Sum: 22 → Life path 4
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Personality of Karis
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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