Hariklia

Hariklia is a female first name that is considered a short form of Chariklia and has its origin in the ancient Greek Charikleia. It is translated as 'the famous graceful one.'

What does the name Hariklia mean?

The name Hariklia is a shortened form of Chariklia, which traces back to the ancient Greek Charikleia. Translated, it means 'the famous graceful one.' The roots of the name are found in the ancient Greek terms kháris ‎(χάρις), meaning 'beauty,' 'elegance,' 'charm,' 'grace,' and 'favor,' as well as kléos (κλέος), which encompasses 'rumor,' 'good news,' 'fame,' and 'honor.' Another variant of the name is Chariclea.

Where does the name Hariklia come from?

The first name Hariklia has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the famous graceful one.' The composition comes from the ancient Greek words kháris ‎(χάρις) for 'beauty,' 'elegance,' 'charm,' 'grace,' and 'favor,' as well as kléos (κλέος) for 'rumor,' 'good news,' 'fame,' and 'honor.' The language is Greek.

How do you pronounce Hariklia?

Ha-ri-kli-a

Popularity

In Germany, Hariklia is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 4,158th. Over the last ten years, Hariklia has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Chara / Hari / Harry / Ricky / Riki

Famous people

• Harikila Möller (police officer role in the TV series Großstadtrevier, portrayed by Maria Ketikidou)