Carisma as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Carisma

What is the meaning of the name Carisma ?

The baby name Carisma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈrɪzmə/ (kuh-RIZ-muh).

Carisma is Greek, Spanish in Origin.

Carisma is a modern given name drawn from the word charisma, ultimately from Greek khárisma and its root kháris, meaning “grace,” “favor,” or a “divine gift.” Through Latin and early Christian usage (charismata for spiritual gifts), the sense expanded to denote personal magnetism. The spelling Carisma mirrors the Spanish and Portuguese noun carisma and lends the name a softer, romantic tone while keeping the core meaning of “gifted grace” and “appeal.”

As a first name, Carisma appears in late-20th-century records in English-speaking countries, Latin America, and the Philippines, often chosen for its positive aura and bilingual familiarity. It remains uncommon but recognizable. Variants and cognates include Charisma, Karisma, and Kharisma; related names from the same root are Charis/Karis and Carissa/Charissa/Karissa. Possible nicknames are Cari and Risa. The name is typically feminine, though occasionally used unisex.