Karya

Derived from Ancient Greek καρύα "hazel, hazel tree, hazel bush", ultimately from Ancient Greek κάρυον "nut". In Greek Mythology, Karya is attributed to the hamadryads, one of those nymphs who live in trees and are closely linked to the fate of the tree. She is associated with both the hazel and walnut, and possibly also the sweet chestnut.
Karya of Laconia was the daughter of King Dion and Amphithea, herself the daughter of Pronax of Argos.