Charon
Meaning of Charon
Originating from Greek mythology, the name Charon is associated with a figure who was the ferryman of the dead in the underworld. This unisex name has variations such as Charun, and its pronunciation varies across different languages. In Greek, it is pronounced as HAIR-on (/ˈheɪrɒn/), in German as KAH-rohn (/kaːˈroːn/), in English as KAY-ron (/ˈkeɪrɑn/), and in French as sha-ROHN (/ʃaˈrɔ̃/). While the name Charon may not be very common, it has been used for newborns in the United States over the years.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as HAIR-on (/ˈheɪrɒn/)
German
- Pronunced as KAH-rohn (/kaːˈroːn/)
English
- Pronunced as KAY-ron (/ˈkeɪrɑn/)
French
- Pronunced as sha-ROHN (/ʃaˈrɔ̃/)
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Notable People Named Charon
| Charon Virginia Asetoyer is a prominent Comanche activist and women's health advocate, known for her work with the Native American Community Board and the Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center. |
