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Charmian

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Charmian from Kharmian meaning “Joy” from “kharma” meaning “Delight.”

History:
Charmian is a Shakespearean name. He introduced it to the English-speaking world with his play Antony and Cleopatra. It is a rare, rare name.


Pronunciation: char-me-ann, shar-mee-ann.


Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Charmian Kittredge (1871-1955)
Jack London’s second wife.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Charmian

Popularity of Charmian:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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