Charise

Charise is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly regarded as a modern variant of related names such as Charissa and Charisse, and it ultimately traces to Charis, the Greek word for grace and to the mythological Charis, one of the Graces. The form Charise may be chosen as a spelling preference or to emphasize a particular pronunciation, and it shares its root with several other names derived from Charis.

The name is typically pronounced with a soft initial consonant and a final “eez” or “iss” ending; pronunciations vary by region and individual preference. It remains relatively uncommon in most name datasets, having seen sporadic use in the United States and other English-speaking areas since the late 20th century.

Related spellings include Charissa and Charisse, which are often treated as separate names with similar origins. Charice, a distinct spelling, is sometimes conflated due to visual similarity but is generally considered a separate given name.

In culture and media, Charise may appear as a character name in contemporary fiction; however, there are no widely recognized canonical bearers of the exact spelling Charise.

See also: Charissa, Charisse, Charis.