What are Hindu baby names starting with C? Boy names include Chaitanya (Consciousness), Chakradhar (Holder of the discus, Vishnu) and Chandan (Sandalwood). Girl names include Chaitrali (Born in the month of Chaitra), Chakori (A bird said to long for the Moon) and Chameli (Jasmine).
Boy names starting with C
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chaitanya | Consciousness |
| Chakradhar | Holder of the discus, Vishnu |
| Chandan | Sandalwood |
| Chandra | The Moon |
| Chandrakant | Beloved of the Moon |
| Chandrashekhar | Moon-crested, Shiva |
| Chetan | Awareness, life |
| Chetas | Mind, consciousness |
| Chinmay | Full of consciousness |
| Chirag | Lamp |
| Chiranjeevi | Long-lived |
| Chokkanath | The beautiful lord, Shiva at Madurai |
| Chudamani | Crest jewel |
Girl names starting with C
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chaitrali | Born in the month of Chaitra |
| Chakori | A bird said to long for the Moon |
| Chameli | Jasmine |
| Champa | A fragrant flowering tree |
| Chandana | Sandalwood |
| Chandni | Moonlight |
| Chandrakala | A digit of the Moon |
| Chandrika | Moonlight |
| Charu | Beautiful |
| Charulata | A beautiful vine |
| Charvi | Beautiful |
| Cheshta | Effort |
| Chetana | Consciousness |
| Chhavi | Radiance, image |
| Chhaya | Shadow, consort of Surya |
| Chinmayi | Full of consciousness |
| Chitra | Picture, a nakshatra |
| Chitrangada | Wife of Arjuna |
| Chudala | The wise queen of the Yoga Vasishtha |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with C?
Tradition gives this letter to Ashwini pada 1 (Chu), Ashwini pada 2 (Che), Ashwini pada 3 (Cho), Ardra pada 4 (Chha), Revati pada 3 (Cha), Revati pada 4 (Chi).
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.