Where does “Χάρις” come from?

Χάρις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek Χᾰ́ρῐς, from Ancient Greek χαίρω, from Proto-Hellenic kʰəřřō, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.

Χάρις (Ancient Greek): one of the Charites; a Charis

Definitions

  1. one of the Charites; a Charis

Ancestry of “Χάρις”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΧᾰ́ρῐς—
2Ancient GreekχαίρωTo be full of cheer, i.e. calmly happy or well...
3Proto-Hellenickʰəřřōto rejoice
4Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰer-to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines

Words derived from “Χάρις”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- →Every word from Proto-Hellenic kʰəřřō →Every word from Ancient Greek χαίρω →