Gender Feminine
Usage English

Meaning & History

From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas "generous 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.

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Other Languages & CulturesCaridad(Spanish) Carita, Karita(Swedish)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024