Charis (Ancient Greek: Χάρις) is a given name derived from a Greek word meaning "grace, kindness, and life."
In Greek mythology, Charis is one of the Charites (Greek: Χάριτες) or "Graces", goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility.
The Greek and Hebrew biblical term Charis (χάρις) refers to good will, loving-kindness, favour, in particular to God's merciful grace.
[1] It is used over 140 times[2] in the New Testament and is a central concept in the theology developed by St. Augustine of Hippo.
[3] It is used in the descriptive epithet of many plant genera and species.