Etymology

Charmian

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Today it means: A female given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Ancient Greek χάρμα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromχάρμα“joy”
  2. English todayCharmian

Diminutive form of Ancient Greek χάρμα (khárma, “joy”). According to Plutarch, the name of a servant and advisor of Cleopatra.

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