"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
Biblical Name · Latin/English Origin
Charity Meaning in the Bible
Charity
girl
Charity means "Love; Christian love", a girl's name of Latin/English origin. Charity appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Corinthians 13:13 is the passage most often tied to it. Charity is the greatest of all virtues — the self-giving love that reflects God's own nature and defines true Christianity.
Is Charity in the Bible?
Yes — Charity appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Corinthians 13:13.
Pronunciation:/CHAR-ih-tee/
OriginLatin/English
MeaningLove; Christian love
What does Charity mean?
Charity is a girl name of Latin/English origin meaning "Love; Christian love". Charity is the King James translation of the Greek 'agape' — the highest form of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul declares that charity (love) is greater than faith and hope. It is patient, kind, and never fails.
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What does Charity mean in the Bible?
Charity means "Love; Christian love" and is a name of Latin/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Charity is the King James translation of the Greek 'agape' — the highest form of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul declares that charity (love) is greater than faith and hope. It is patient, kind, and never fails. This virtue name captures the very essence of the Christian faith.
Where does Charity appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Charity is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Corinthians 13:13. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Charity?
Charity is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Charity?
Charity is the greatest of all virtues — the self-giving love that reflects God's own nature and defines true Christianity.
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Charity name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Charity appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Corinthians 13:13.
Charity means "Love; Christian love." It is a Latin/English name. The King James Bible uses it in 1 Corinthians 13:13, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin/English. Charity comes into English from Latin/English and carries the sense "Love; Christian love." It appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Corinthians 13:13.
Common questions about the name Charity
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Charity?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Charity?
You can read every verse where Charity appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.