Black or dark
Charna is a Yiddish name derived from the Slavic word 'chorny', meaning black. It was historically used as a descriptive name or a translation of the Hebrew name Shachna. In Jewish tradition, it carries a sense of heritage and cultural depth.
Less common today
Charna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,649 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Co-founder of the iO Theater and influential improv teacher
A character in the fantasy series 'The Chronicles of Llandover' · The Chronicles of Llandover
