Karizma
Meaning of Karizma
Karizma, a contemporary orthographic adaptation of the ancient Greek kharisma (“favor” or “gift”), conveys an etymological lineage that evokes notions of innate charm and magnetism. In American English, it is enunciated as /kəˈrɪzmə/, its trochaic stress pattern lending a measured cadence that reinforces its distinctive phonological profile. From an onomastic standpoint, Karizma occupies a consistently modest stratum within United States birth‐registration statistics: first emerging in national data in 1990 with eight recorded occurrences (rank 853), it attained its highest relative prominence in 1994 (rank 824) before settling into a pattern of fluctuant yet limited usage—registering fourteen newborns in 2024 (rank 936). This sustained rarity suggests that Karizma appeals to those seeking a name both linguistically resonant and semantically infused with the idea of a cherished, almost transcendent endowment, thereby affirming its appeal among parents inclined toward appellations of scholarly pedigree and nuanced distinction.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kuh-RIZ-muh (/kəˈrɪzmə/)
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Notable People Named Karizma
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