Charmaine
delight, charm (Greek/French)
Charmaine is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 314, with 25,946 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
delight, charm (Greek/French)
Derived from the Greek 'Charmian' meaning 'delight' and influenced by the French concept of 'charm'. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the late 20th century as part of the broader trend of favoring Western, melodic English names for girls.
Charmaine is an English feminine given name derived from the Greek name Charmian (meaning 'delight' or 'joy'), further influenced by the French word 'charme' (charm). It rose to prominence in the English-speaking world in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Charm', 'Meng', 'Maine', or 'Chai' in informal Philippine settings.
Related forms
- Charmian English
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Charmaine with common surname pairs
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Is Charmaine a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Charmaine is number 314, with 25,946 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.