Sanskrit baby names, A to Z

Names starting with C

120 names beginning with C. The meaning shown is the dictionary's entry for the word the name is formed from; the name's own page has the full evidence.

  1. Chaitanyaya चैतन्याय consciousness, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  2. Chakoryai चकोर्यै a female Cakora bird, Monier-Williams (1899)
  3. Chakrahasta चक्रहस्ता VIṢṆU. E. cakra, and hasta hand: holding a discus. Wilson (1832)
  4. Chakrahastaya चक्रहस्ताय VIṢṆU. E. cakra, and hasta hand: holding a discus. Wilson (1832)
  5. Chakrapani चक्रपाणि ‘discus-handed’, Viṣṇu, Monier-Williams (1899)
  6. Chakrarupini चक्ररूपिणी “having the form or nature or character of the wheel” Verified split
  7. Chakraya चक्राय the wheel (of a carriage, of the Sun's chariot, of Time [-]; ˚kraṃ-√ car, to drive in a carriage, ), &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  8. Chakri चक्री a wheel (instr. sg. ˚kriyā; gen. du. ˚kryos), Monier-Williams (1899)
  9. Chakrika चक्रिका a troop, multitude, Monier-Williams (1899)
  10. Chakrine चक्रिणे having wheels, Monier-Williams (1899)
  11. Chakshuh चक्षुः in comp. for ˚kṣus. Monier-Williams (1899)
  12. Chakshushe चक्षुषे seeing, Monier-Williams (1899)
  13. Chakshushmati चक्षुष्मती endowed with the faculty of sight, furnished with eyes, seeing, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  14. Chala चल (g. pacādi) moving, trembling, shaking, loose, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  15. Chalaya चलाय (g. pacādi) moving, trembling, shaking, loose, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  16. Champa चम्पा N. of a town in Aṅga (the modern Bhāgalpur or a place in its vicinity; residence of Karṇa, of Brahma-datta, ), &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  17. Chamunda चामुण्डा a form of Durgā (cf. carma-muṇḍā), (fr. caṇḍa and muṇḍa) Monier-Williams (1899)
  18. Chanda चण्ड āī (probably fr. candra, ‘glowing’ with passion) fierce, violent, cruel, impetuous, hot, ardent with passion, passionate, angry, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  19. Chandaa चण्डा N. of Durgā (esp. as incarnation for the purpose of destroying the Asura Mahiṣa, this exploit forming the subject of the and being… Monier-Williams (1899)
  20. Chandamshave चण्डांशवे The sun. E. caṇḍa hot, aṃśu ray. Wilson (1832)
  21. Chandanaya चन्दनाय sandal (Sirium myrtifolium, either the tree, wood, or the unctuous preparation of the wood held in high estimation as perfumes; hence ifc.… Monier-Williams (1899)
  22. Chandanine चन्दनिने anointed with sandal (Śiva), Monier-Williams (1899)
  23. Chandasimhaya चण्डसिंहाय N. of a prince, Monier-Williams (1899)
  24. Chandavegaya चण्डवेगाय having an impetuous course or current (said of the sea, of the battle, and of time), Monier-Williams (1899)
  25. Chandavikrama चण्डविक्रम of impetuous valour, Monier-Williams (1899)
  26. Chandaya चण्डाय āī (probably fr. candra, ‘glowing’ with passion) fierce, violent, cruel, impetuous, hot, ardent with passion, passionate, angry, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  27. Chandi चण्डी a passionate woman, vixen, Monier-Williams (1899)
  28. Chandika चण्डिका N. of Durgā, Sch.; &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  29. Chandikayai चण्डिकायै N. of Durgā, Sch.; &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  30. Chandilayai चण्डिलायै N. of a river, Monier-Williams (1899)
  31. Chandine चण्डिने N. of Durgā, Sch. Monier-Williams (1899)
  32. Chandrabhaga चन्द्रभागा the river Chenab (in the Pañjāb), (cf. cāndr˚) Monier-Williams (1899)
  33. Chandrabhanave चन्द्रभानवे N. of a son of Kṛṣṇa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  34. Chandrabimbaya चन्द्रबिम्बाय the moon-disc, and Monier-Williams (1899)
  35. Chandrachudayai चन्द्रचूडायै a form of Bhairava, Monier-Williams (1899)
  36. Chandrahasaya चन्द्रहासाय ‘moon-derider’, a glittering scimitar, Monier-Williams (1899)
  37. Chandrahasayai चन्द्रहासायै Cocculus cordifolius, Monier-Williams (1899)
  38. Chandrakantih चन्द्रकान्तिः the brilliancy or lustre of the moon, moonlight, Monier-Williams (1899)
  39. Chandramandaladarpanayai चन्द्रमण्डलदर्पणायै “dāna- of The orb or disc of the moon” Verified split
  40. Chandramayai चन्द्रमायै N. of a river, (cf. -masā.) Monier-Williams (1899)
  41. Chandrarupini चन्द्ररूपिणी “having the form or nature or character of the moon” Verified split
  42. Chandrarupinyai चन्द्ररूपिण्यै “having the form or nature or character of the moon” Verified split
  43. Chandraya चन्द्राय (fr. ścandra, q.v.) glittering, shining (as gold), having the brilliancy or hue of light (said of gods, of water [; ] and of Soma), Monier-Williams (1899)
  44. Chandri चान्द्री moonlight, Monier-Williams (1899)
  45. Chandrika चन्द्रिका moonlight, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  46. Chandrikayai चन्द्रिकायै moonlight, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  47. Chankramaya चङ्क्रमाय going about, a walk, Monier-Williams (1899)
  48. Chanuramardanaya चाणूरमर्दनाय ‘Cāṇūra-conqueror’, Kṛṣṇa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  49. Chapala चपला lightning, Monier-Williams (1899)
  50. Chapini चापिनी bow-armed, Monier-Williams (1899)
  51. Charave चारवे us (√ 2. can) agreeable, approved, esteemed, beloved, endeared, (Lat.) carus, dear (with dat. or loc. of the person), Monier-Williams (1899)
  52. Charchayai चर्चायै repetition of a word (in reciting the Veda, esp. while adding iti), Monier-Williams (1899)
  53. Charchitayai चर्चितायै repeated (in reciting the Veda while iti is added), Monier-Williams (1899)
  54. Charitayai चरितायै gone, gone to, attained, Monier-Williams (1899)
  55. Charmanvati चर्मण्वती Musa sapientum, Monier-Williams (1899)
  56. Charmine चर्मिणे covered with a hide, Monier-Williams (1899)
  57. Charuchandraya चारुचन्द्राय N. of a son of Kṛṣṇa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  58. Charudatryai चारुदात्र्यै “giving Beautiful” Verified split
  59. Charudehaya चारुदेहाय N. of a son of Kṛṣṇa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  60. Charudeshnaya चारुदेष्णाय N. of a son of Gaṇḍūṣa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  61. Charuhasinyai चारुहासिन्यै a metre of 4 × 14 syllabic instants. Monier-Williams (1899)
  62. Charuhetukyai चारुहेतुक्यै “a cause of Beautiful” Verified split
  63. Charusarvangaya चारुसर्वाङ्गाय one whose limbs are all beautiful, Monier-Williams (1899)
  64. Chatakayai चातकायै the bird Cucculus melanoleucus (said to subsist on rain-drops), &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  65. Chatulayai चटुलायै lightning, Monier-Williams (1899)
  66. Chaturashra चतुरश्र four-cornered, quadrangular, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  67. Chaturatma चतुरात्मा representing 4 persons, having 4 faces or shapes, (Viṣṇu), and (Keśava). Monier-Williams (1899)
  68. Chaturatmane चतुरात्मने representing 4 persons, having 4 faces or shapes, (Viṣṇu), and (Keśava). Monier-Williams (1899)
  69. Chaturbahave चतुर्बाहवे four-armed, Monier-Williams (1899)
  70. Chaturbahu चतुर्बाहु four-armed, Monier-Williams (1899)
  71. Chaturbahuh चतुर्बाहुः four-armed, Monier-Williams (1899)
  72. Chaturbhuja चतुर्भुज 4 arms, Monier-Williams (1899)
  73. Chaturbhujaya चतुर्भुजाय 4 arms, Monier-Williams (1899)
  74. Chaturbhujayai चतुर्भुजायै 4 arms, Monier-Williams (1899)
  75. Chaturdamshtra चतुर्दंष्ट्र having 4 tusks, Monier-Williams (1899)
  76. Chaturdamshtraya चतुर्दंष्ट्राय having 4 tusks, Monier-Williams (1899)
  77. Chaturdanta चतुर्दन्त ‘having 4 tusks’, Indra's elephant Airāvata, Monier-Williams (1899)
  78. Chaturdashi चतुर्दशी the 14th day in a lunar fortnight, Monier-Williams (1899)
  79. Chaturgati चतुर्गति having 4 kinds of going, Monier-Williams (1899)
  80. Chaturmukha चतुर्मुख 4 faces, Monier-Williams (1899)
  81. Chaturmukhaya चतुर्मुखाय 4 faces, Monier-Williams (1899)
  82. Chaturmurtaye चतुर्मूर्तये ‘having 4 forms of appearance, four-faced’, in comp. Monier-Williams (1899)
  83. Chaturmurti चतुर्मूर्ति ‘having 4 forms of appearance, four-faced’, in comp. Monier-Williams (1899)
  84. Chaturvyuha चतुर्व्यूह having 4 kinds of appearance, (Hari), (Maheśvara) Monier-Williams (1899)
  85. Chaturvyuhaya चतुर्व्यूहाय having 4 kinds of appearance, (Hari), (Maheśvara) Monier-Williams (1899)
  86. Chaturyai चातुर्यै dexterity, cleverness, Monier-Williams (1899)
  87. Chatushpathaya चतुष्पथाय a place where 4 roads meet, cross-way, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  88. Chauryai चौर्यै a female thief. (heart-) captivator, Monier-Williams (1899)
  89. Chekitanaya चेकितानाय intelligent (Śiva), Monier-Williams (1899)
  90. Cheshtayai चेष्टायै moving any limb, gesture, &c. (ifc. ) Monier-Williams (1899)
  91. Chetana चेतना consciousness, understanding, sense, intelligence, &c. (often ifc. [ā]; &c.) (cf. a-, niś-, puru-cet˚, vi-, sa-, su-). Monier-Williams (1899)
  92. Chetase चेतसे splendour, Monier-Williams (1899)
  93. Chhadaya छदाय ifc. covering, Monier-Williams (1899)
  94. Chhanda छन्द pleasing, alluring, inviting, Monier-Williams (1899)
  95. Chhandaparichchhadayai छन्दपरिच्छदायै “= -cchad of appearance” Verified split
  96. Chhandomayaya छन्दोमयाय consisting of or containing or representing sacred hymns, Monier-Williams (1899)
  97. Chhatraya छत्राय A parasol, an umbrella, the Indian catta. (-trā) 1 A kind of fennel, (Anethum sowa.) 2 A pungent seed, coriander. 3 A mushroom. 4 Anise.… Wilson (1832)
  98. Chhayayai छायायै σκιά, shade, shadow, a shady place (‘a covered place, house’, ), &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  99. Chhinnasamshaya छिन्नसंशय one whose doubts are dispelled, confident, Monier-Williams (1899)
  100. Chhinnayai छिन्नायै a harlot, Monier-Williams (1899)
  101. Chhurikayai छुरिकायै a knife, Introd. Monier-Williams (1899)
  102. Chidambaraya चिदम्बराय N. of the author of a law-book Monier-Williams (1899)
  103. Chidanandaya चिदानन्दाय ‘thought and joy’, in comp. Monier-Williams (1899)
  104. Chidatmane चिदात्मने pure thought or intelligence, Monier-Williams (1899)
  105. Chidrupaya चिद्रूपाय wise, Monier-Williams (1899)
  106. Chintamanaye चिन्तामणये ‘thought-gem’, a fabulous gem supposed to yield its possessor all desires, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  107. Chintamani चिन्तामणी ‘thought-gem’, a fabulous gem supposed to yield its possessor all desires, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  108. Chiranjivine चिरञ्जीविने Viṣṇu, Monier-Williams (1899)
  109. Chirantanaya चिरन्तनाय existing from ancient times, Sch. Monier-Williams (1899)
  110. Chiravasase चीरवाससे id., and; &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  111. Chitrabhanave चित्रभानवे of variegated lustre, shining with light, Monier-Williams (1899)
  112. Chitragave चित्रगवे ‘possessing brindled cows’, N. of a son of Kṛṣṇa, Monier-Williams (1899)
  113. Chitraketave चित्रकेतवे N. of a son (of Garuḍa, of Vasiṣṭha, of Kṛṣṇa, of Lakṣmaṇa, of Devabhāga, ) Monier-Williams (1899)
  114. Chitraya चित्राय conspicuous, excellent, distinguished, Monier-Williams (1899)
  115. Chitrayai चित्रायै Spica virginis, the 12th (in later reckoning the 14th) lunar mansion, &c. Monier-Williams (1899)
  116. Chitrini चित्रिणी pl. (iṇyas) (the dawns) wearing bright ornaments, Monier-Williams (1899)
  117. Chitsvarupayai चित्स्वरूपायै pure thought, Monier-Williams (1899)
  118. Chodayitryai चोदयित्र्यै trī one who impels or animates or promotes Verified split
  119. Chulikayai चूलिकायै a cock's comb, (ifc.) Monier-Williams (1899)
  120. Chyavanaya च्यवनाय moving, moved, Monier-Williams (1899)