Char

Char Meaning & Origin

About Char
The name "Char" is a unisex name of English origin. It is a shortened form of the name Charles or Charlotte. As a standalone name, "Char" does not have a specific meaning. However, when derived from Charles, it means "free man" or "manly," while as a diminutive of Charlotte, it is associated with the meaning "free" or "petite." Ultimately, the meaning of the name "Char" can vary depending on its origin and context.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Char are female.

Char Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C060
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AA1 R
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ‘r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Char in Braille

Here's how to represent Char in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Char in braille

How to Spell the Name Char in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Char using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Char in sign language

Numerology