At a Glance: Name: Charun – Origin: Etruscan – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KAH-roon
Charun is an Etruscan boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Roman Mythology Baby Names — Ancient Power, Unmistakably Modern.
Meaning & Origin of Charun
Origin: Etruscan.
A common claim: of death, underworld guardian Actually: While Charun was an underworld demon in Etruscan belief, the name itself does not mean 'of death' or 'underworld guardian'.
How to Pronounce Charun
Phonetic: KAH-roon IPA: /ˈkɑːruːn/
Popularity of Charun
Charun doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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