Boy name
Kharis name meaning
“guardian or protector”
Kharis is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian or protector. Its spelling variants include Haris and Harris. In Indonesian usage, Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a separate Arabic name meaning cultivator, so that spelling can point to two distinct source names.
What does Kharis mean?
Guardian or protector
In Indonesian: penjaga atau pelindung
Origin and cultural usage of Kharis
Usually associated with Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian. Indonesian Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a distinct Arabic name meaning cultivator.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kharis in Islam and the Quran
Kharis does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kharis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kharis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Irvan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Faiz: successful in attaining victory
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Meaning of each word
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Mustopo: the chosen one
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Kharis Nurdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Nurdiansyah: light; lamp; king
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Irvansyah Kharis Sulkarnain
Meaning of each word
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
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Kharis Ilman
Meaning of each word
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Kharis Faiz Badruttamam
Meaning of each word
- Kharis: guardian or protector
- Faiz: successful in attaining victory
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
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How to pronounce Kharis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xaris/ |
| Arabic script | حارس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦫꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮛᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Kharis a boy’s name?
Yes, Kharis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kharis ranks #2,882 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Kharis
- Khalis♂Pure, unmixed
- Kharie♂♀Goodness
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Khairil♂Goodness, that which is good
- Kris♂♀Follower of Christ
- Kholis♂Pure, sincere and unmixed
- Khair♂♀Goodness and good things
- Khairi♂♀Associated with goodness
- Khalil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Khabib♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Khaliq♂Creator, one who creates
Famous people named Kharis
- Kharis Suhud · b. 1925
- Kharis · b. 1964
- Kharis Raharjo · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Kharis
What is the meaning of Kharis?
Kharis means guardian or protector. Usually associated with Arabic ḥāris, meaning guardian. Indonesian Haris can also represent Ḥārith, a distinct Arabic name meaning cultivator.
Is Kharis a boy’s name?
Yes, Kharis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kharis?
Kharis is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kharis in the Quran?
Kharis does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Kharis have?
Kharis has 2 syllables (Kha-ris) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kharis?
Kharis ranks #2,882 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Kharis?
Other spellings: Haris, Harris.
What full names go well with Kharis?
Some ideas: Kharis Irvan Faiz; Kharis Mustopo Hikam; Kharis Nurdiansyah.
Famous people named Kharis?
Notable people named Kharis include Kharis Suhud, Kharis, Kharis Raharjo.
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