Chariton (name)

Chariton (Greek: Χαρίτων) is a name of Byzantine Greek origin (see Chariton the Confessor) meaning well-affected, benevolent.

In modern times is used as both as given name and family name, it several spellings, depending on the language, including Hariton, Charyton, Khariton.

The feminine form is (variously transliterated) Charitina/Haritina/Kharitina.

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