Charmian

American  

[chahr-mee-uhn, shahr-] / ˈtʃɑr mi ən, ˈʃɑr- /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “source of joy.”

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Example Sentences

A woman who was run over and killed in Birmingham was the former Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams, it has emerged.

From BBC

"Charmian was a much-loved aunt and great-aunt and a dear friend to many. At 96 she was still full of life and energy and fiercely independent," they said.

From BBC

In a recent rehearsal, O'Brien checked that mezzo-soprano Adriana Bignagni Lesca, who plays Cleopatra's servant Charmian, was comfortable kissing another woman on the lips, and supervised scenes in which the performer playing Antony embraces Cleopatra.

From Reuters

It combines the natural beauty of Sonoma County with the literary heritage of two giants of California history, Jack London and his wife Charmian.

From New York Times

United Utilities incident manager Charmian Abbott said they needed to "extend the excavation" to replace a six-metre section of large water main.

From BBC