Charsha (H2797) is a family name among the temple servants (Nethinim) who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The name derives from charash (craftsman, artisan, also 'to be silent'). These were skilled workers dedicated to temple service.
The descendants of Charsha represent the faithful who maintained their identity through exile and returned to rebuild. The Nethinim — temple servants — were often of non-Israelite origin, incorporated into Israel's worship structure. Their return alongside the priests and Levites demonstrates that God's house requires every kind of skilled servant. The 'craftsman' name also carries spiritual weight: Bezalel and Oholiab, the original temple craftsmen, were filled with God's Spirit for their work (Ex 31:3). Every skill in service of God's house is sacred.