What Does the Name Charity Mean
The name Charity comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Charity below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Charity Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came...
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