Sanskrit Boy Names Starting With C

Looking for a Sanskrit boy's name that starts with C? Here are 72 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Sanskrit names come from one of the world's oldest languages and usually express qualities such as truth, light, knowledge and peace.

• Chaaruchandra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Beautilful moon; beautilful moon; son of rukmini and sri krishna”

• Chaaruhaas

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'one with a beautiful smile.' It describes a person whose expression is pleasant and charming.”

• Chaitan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Consciousness; perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence”

• Chaitanya

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Energy knowledge name of a saint; consciousness; knowledge , life; divine radiance”

• Chaitra

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Aries sign; 1st month in indian calendar, beginning”

• Chakor

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name refers to a mythical bird that is said to be enamored with the light of the moon.”

• Chakradhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Vishnu; name of lord vishnu; one who carries chakra (krishna, vishnu)”

• Chakrapaani

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to Lord Vishnu, characterized as one who holds the discus or wheel in his hand.”

• Chakravartee

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that denotes a sovereign king or a universal ruler whose wheels of influence roll everywhere.”

• Chakresh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name signifying a king or emperor. It is frequently used as a title for Lord Vishnu, who represents the preservation of the universe.”

• Chaman

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Garden; a garden; flowering garden; garden, from urdu language”

• Champak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A flower chanak; champa ( flower ) , pagoda ( flower )”

• Chanaksh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Wise like Chanakya — the ancient strategist, philosopher, and royal advisor whose Arthashastra shaped statecraft across Indian history.”

• Chandak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from chand, shining moon; the moon”

• Chandan

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Sandalwood; sandlewood; of the sandalwood tree; scented wood; sandalwood”

• Chandra

  Boy · Sanskrit · “The moon, personified in Hindu mythology as a god who once fell from favor and has waxed and waned ever since.”

• Chandraabhaa

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that describes the luster or beautiful glow of moonlight.”

• Chandrabha

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Derived from chand, shining moon; moon- light”

• Chandrabhaga

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin. It refers to the Chenab River, a major river flowing through India and Pakistan.”

• Chandrabhan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means lustrous as the moon. it represents the gentle, glowing light of the moon in the night sky.”

• Chandradatt

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine Sanskrit name that carries the celestial meaning of a gift from the moon.”

• Chandradhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who wears the moon. It is a traditional title for the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.”

• Chandragupt

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of ancient king; name of an ancient king”

• Chandrahaas

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to smiling like the moon, often associated with the sword of Lord Shiva.”

• Chandrahas

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the bow of Lord Shiva; it specifically refers to a sword or weapon that is as bright and gleaming as the moon.”

• Chandrak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from chand, shining moon; peacock feather; peacock feather, moon”

• Chandrakant

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from chand, shining moon; a gem related to moon, moon”

• Chandramohan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning attractive like the moon. It combines the words for moon and charming to describe a captivating person.”

• Chandranath

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Moon; the moon; the moon; king of the moon”

• Chandranshu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'moon ray' and is an epithet associated with Lord Vishnu.”

• Chandraprakaash

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Moon light; one who has moon as a crest; light of the moon; relevant to lord shiva”

• Chandraraj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means king of the moon or a moonbeam, symbolizing radiant lunar energy.”

• Chandrashekhar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one who holds moon in his hair knot (lord shiva)”

• Chandresh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Moon leader; king of the moon; lord of the moon”

• Chane

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Plant; oak-hearted; name of a god, dependability”

• Chapal

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning quick, restless, or clever. It is also a poetic term for lightning, suggesting speed and sudden brilliance.”

• Charak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to an ancient physician. It is famously associated with the author of the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text of Ayurveda.”

• Charan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Feet; feet; a humble person; god's feet; a humble person”

• Charandas

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name translates to a servant at the feet of somebody. It implies a sense of deep humility and religious devotion.”

• Charanjit

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One who has won over the lord; one who has won over the lord ( charanjeet )”

• Charusheel

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This masculine name comes from Sanskrit and describes a person of excellent conduct or someone possessing a good and virtuous character.”

• Charuvrat

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies a person who follows a beautiful vow or remains committed to a life of good character and moral integrity.”

• Charvik

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally read as 'intelligent' or 'brilliant,' from the same charu root behind Charvi, 'beautiful.'”

• Chatura

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning clever, smart, or wise, often used to describe someone with sharp intellect.”

• Chaturanan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to one with four heads. It is a traditional epithet for the Hindu creator deity, Lord Brahma.”

• Chaturbhuj

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One who has wide shoulders, one who is strong; strong, broad shouldered”

• Chaturvedi

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning one who knows all four Vedas. It is a traditional surname for scholars who have mastered the primary Hindu scriptures.”

• Chetak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name famously known as the legendary and loyal horse of the Rajput king Maharana Pratap.”

• Chetan

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Soul, awareness; consciousness, life; life, living creature; perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence”

• Chhandak

  Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the charioteer of Lord Buddha. It is a name rooted in Buddhist history and spiritual devotion.”

• Chidambar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “One whose heart is as grand as the sky; sky like heart”

• Chidanand

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means supreme happiness or consciousness. It is often used as a title for Lord Brahma.”

• Chinar

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the name of a beautiful tree. It specifically points to the oriental plane tree known for its striking leaves.”

• Chinmay

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Full of knowledge, happiness; the supreme being; supreme consciousness; name of lord ganesha; knowledgable”

• Chinmayu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing supreme consciousness and a state of pure divine knowledge.”

• Chintamani

  Unisex · Sanskrit · “Philosopher's stone, a wishing stone ( gem )”

• Chintan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means meditation or focused thought. It is common in India for those seeking a name with intellectual depth.”

• Chiranjeev

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning immortal or long-lived. It is used to describe someone who possesses an eternal or enduring spirit.”

• Chiransh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Part of eternity — chir, 'long-lasting, eternal,' and ansh, 'portion of.'”

• Chirantan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means ancient or living forever. It signifies something eternal and timeless that has existed since the beginning.”

• Chitesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this spiritual name means the lord of the soul or the master of the mind.”

• Chitrabaahu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one with beautiful hands. It is a traditional masculine name used in various Indian cultures.”

• Chitragupta

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord yama's helper who is records all deeds”

• Chitraketu

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'one with a beautiful banner' and appears in ancient Indian epics.”

• Chitraksh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one with beautiful eyes, used to describe someone with visually striking or lovely eyes.”

• Chitral

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name means a painting or something of multiple colors. It suggests a person who is as vibrant as a work of art.”

• Chitrasen

  Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to a king of the Gandharvas, who are celestial beings. It denotes a person of noble and artistic character.”

• Chittaranjan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Joy of inner mind; one who pleases the mind; one who has joyful heart; inner joy; joyful”

• Chittaswarup

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this masculine name represents the supreme spirit or the embodiment of consciousness.”

• Chittesh

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means lord of the mind or soul. It signifies one who has mastered their inner thoughts.”

• Cholan

  Boy · Sanskrit · “The chola king; from the chola country; a south indian dynasty”

• Chudamani

  Boy · Sanskrit · “Meaning crest jewel in Sanskrit, this name signifies the best or most excellent among others, like a jewel in a crown.”

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