US Popularity:12106
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Joy, delight
Charmain is a girl’s name of German origin. It ultimately derives from the ancient Germanic name Karl, meaning “free man,” which is the root of Charles, Charlotte, Carl, and others. It may also be related to Charmion, which derives from the Ancient Greek word kharma, meaning “delight, joy.” According to Plutarch, Charmion was the name of one of Cleopatra’s handmaidens. Other variants of the name include Charmaine, Sharmain, Sharmane, and more. Bringing to mind charm and charisma, this is the perfect name for a little one who’s sure to delight everyone around them.

Charmain Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2002
#27818
in 2002
- 6229
from 1998
In comparison to the previous year's data
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