# Charmian

> English word · Proper noun · frequency rank #84,087

## Definitions
1. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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