Charito
rosary (Spanish, diminutive form of Rosario)
Charito is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 385, with 21,484 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rosary (Spanish, diminutive form of Rosario)
Charito originates as a Spanish affectionate diminutive of Rosario, which refers to the Catholic Marian devotion of the Holy Rosary. In the Philippines, it became established as a standalone female given name during the twentieth century.
Charito is a traditional Spanish diminutive of Rosario (via the hypocoristic Charo), derived from the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames such as Chari, Chat, Cha, or Char. It peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century and is recognized in the Philippines as a classic, mature feminine name.
Related forms
- Charito Spanish
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Charito with common surname pairs
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How do I use Charito with two Filipino surnames?
Charito is the given name. The full name is Charito + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Charito a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Charito is number 385, with 21,484 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.