Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With C
1674 names with meanings and origins.
1674 Hindu boy names that start with C. Hindu names usually come from Sanskrit and often honour a deity, a virtue or nature. Many families pick the first syllable from the baby's birth nakshatra at the Namakaran ceremony.
Popular hindu boy names with C: Chetan, Chirag, Chakradhar. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Chetan — “Consciousness; life”
- Chirag — “A name of Persian origin meaning a lamp or light, symbolizing a child who brings brightness to the family.”
- Chakradhar — “Vishnu; name of lord vishnu; one who carries chakra (krishna, vishnu)”
- Charanpal — “An Indian name of religious significance, meaning protection found under the lotus feet of the guru.”
- Chapal — “A Sanskrit name meaning quick, restless, or clever. It is also a poetic term for lightning, suggesting speed and sudden brilliance.”
- Chitragupta — “Lord yama's helper who is records all deeds”
- Chittaswarup — “Derived from Sanskrit, this masculine name represents the supreme spirit or the embodiment of consciousness.”
- Charvaka — “This Indian name is derived from Charudata. It translates to 'beautiful' and is historically associated with an ancient school of materialist philosophy.”
- Chaturvedi — “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.”
- Chitesh — “Derived from Sanskrit, this spiritual name means the lord of the soul or the master of the mind.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the stars”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit/Tamil for a star, specifically related to the month of Karthika. Often given to those born under this star.”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of Karthik”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the stars”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning strong or courageous, this is a Tamil name often found in Southern India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Powerful; strong”
Boy · Indian · “Having four horses”
Unisex · Indian · “Possession; acquire”
Boy · Indian · “Temple, sacred place”
Boy · Indian · “A bird said to live on moonbeams”
Boy · Indian · “Holder of the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “One who has the discus as an arm”
Boy · Indian · “Holder of the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “One who holds the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “Emperor (variant of Chakravartee)”
Boy · Indian · “Holder of the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “Pleasing to the eye”
Unisex · Indian · “Caledon comes from Caledonia, the Latin name for Scotland. The older tribal name behind it has an uncertain meaning.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved or highly esteemed”
Unisex · Indian · “Imagination or creative thought”
Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in 'kalyana' (auspicious/beautiful). A common feminine name denoting prosperity, grace, and beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of lotus flowers”
Boy · Indian · “One who has a beautiful face”
Boy · Indian · “One who creates love”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning a path or way; a name of Indian origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning a ruler or commander; a name of Indian origin.”
Boy · Indian · “A flower (Champak)”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of the battlefield”
Boy · Indian · “Mixed literary composition”
Unisex · Indian · “Camylah is a spelling variant of Camila, from Latin Camilla, traditionally meaning "young ceremonial attendant."”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit Kanaka, meaning gold. It signifies value and purity; used as a traditional name for boys.”
Unisex · Indian · “Happiness or joy”
Unisex · Indian · “Moon-like or glowing”
Boy · Indian · “Swift as the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Fierce like the moon”
Boy · Indian · “Servant of Chandi (Goddess Durga)”
Unisex · Indian · “Lustrous like the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Womb of the moon”
Boy · Indian · “King of the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Glory of the moon”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of the moon”
Boy · Indian · “Beloved of the moon”
Boy · Indian · “Servant of Ganga”
Unisex · Indian · “Gold or beautiful”
Unisex · Indian · “Canny is an English word name meaning 'shrewd' or 'prudent.' The word comes from Scots canny, meaning 'knowing' or 'careful.'”
Unisex · Indian · “From Kapila; meaning wise or an ascetic. Used to signify deep contemplation.”
Boy · Indian · “An ancient physician (variant of Charak)”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the root 'Krishna', meaning belonging to Krishna. Often used as a respectful name indicating devotion to the deity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Grace or kindness”
Boy · Indian · “Character, conduct”
Boy · Indian · “Rooted in Sanskrit, meaning 'one who increases agriculture'. It is an occupational or symbolic name for boys.”
Unisex · Indian · “Carthiga is a spelling of Karthika, used in Tamil and rooted in Sanskrit Krittika, the name of the Pleiades star cluster.”
Unisex · Indian · “Carthigan is a form of Tamil Karthikan, from Sanskrit Kartikeya, meaning "of the Krittika stars." It is a name of the god Murugan.”
Unisex · Indian · “Carthigen is a Tamil form of Kartikeya, a Sanskrit name meaning 'of the Krittikas,' the stars known as the Pleiades.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil spelling of Kartikeya, meaning "son of the Krittikas" in Sanskrit. The Krittikas are the star mothers associated with the god Murugan.”
Unisex · Indian · “Carthika is a variant of Karthika, rooted in Sanskrit Krittika, the name of the Pleiades star cluster.”
Unisex · Indian · “Carthiken is a form of Kartikeya, a Sanskrit name meaning "of the Krittikas," the Pleiades stars associated with the god's foster mothers.”
Boy · Indian · “Having beautiful arms”
Boy · Indian · “From the Sanskrit roots meaning 'born of beauty'. A poetic name for boys that denotes a person of grace and aesthetic value.”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit-derived name for one who provides beautiful or wise advice. It is a thoughtful and traditional name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “Meaning 'protected by beauty'. A Sanskrit-based name for boys, suggesting a life kept safe or influenced by aesthetic harmony.”
Boy · Indian · “Having a beautiful smile”
Unisex · Indian · “Kind; compassionate; benevolent”
Unisex · Indian · “Kindness; compassion”
Boy · Indian · “Meaning 'having beautiful feet'. A descriptive name from Sanskrit, traditionally used in poetic contexts for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit roots meaning 'having a beautiful head'. A somewhat literal, descriptive name occasionally used for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit term for one who is 'beautifully adorned'. Used as an elegant and formal name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “Meaning 'having beautiful fame'. A Sanskrit-based name for boys, wishing them a life of honor and widespread recognition.”
Unisex · Indian · “Cassien is the French form of Cassian, from Latin Cassianus, meaning "belonging to Cassius." Cassius is traditionally linked to Latin cassus, "empty" or "hollow."”
Boy · Indian · “Having four horses”
Boy · Indian · “Refers to Lord Brahma, the four-faced creator in Hindu mythology. Used as a majestic masculine name.”
Boy · Indian · “Another name for the four-faced Lord Brahma. Used as a traditional masculine name representing creation.”
Boy · Indian · “Having four horses”
Boy · Indian · “Having four hands”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'son of the moon'. A poetic, mythological reference often used as a name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit patronymic for 'son of Kunti', referring to the hero Arjuna. It is a classic, heroic name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord ranganath.”
Unisex · Indian · “A sacred river in India”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit roots often associated with a 'poet' or 'bard'. A creative and intellectual name for a boy.”
Unisex · Indian · “Cayanthan is a Tamil form of Jayanta, meaning "victorious" in Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Cayenthan is a Tamil form of Jayanta, a Sanskrit name meaning 'victorious.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of wealth; prosperous”
Boy · Indian · “A shortened, endearing form of the name 'Shri', often referring to Lord Krishna. A common, traditional name for boys.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bright; radiance”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit term for someone who is 'intelligent' or 'wise'. It is a character-based name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “A regional descriptor meaning 'beautiful'. It is a simple, pleasant, and traditional name for boys in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “A term for a specific red flower. Often used as a decorative name implying beauty, natural elegance, and vibrancy.”
Boy · Indian · “From the Sanskrit for 'mind' or 'consciousness'. A philosophical name for boys, highlighting inner awareness.”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit word for 'mind' or 'intellect'. Used as a name for boys to signify sharp mental faculties and perception.”
Boy · Indian · “A variant related to 'mind' or 'consciousness' in Sanskrit. It is used as a sophisticated and spiritual name for boys.”
Boy · Indian · “Refers to the 'rising sun'. A nature-inspired, symbolic name for boys used in various Indian languages.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Murugan of wisdom”
Unisex · Indian · “Chaadhur is a spelling variant of Chatur, from Sanskrit chatura, meaning 'clever,' 'skillful,' or 'ingenious.'”
Boy · Indian · “A poetic name meaning 'moon-like'. Often used for boys to denote a calm, radiant, and gentle personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “Wise one; learned”
- Chaanakyaசாணக்யா
Boy · Tamil · “Named after the famous ancient philosopher, it signifies wisdom, cleverness, and great strategic thinking.”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to sandalwood, a sacred and fragrant material used in rituals. Represents purity and pleasing qualities.”
Unisex · Indian · “Feet, wandering bard”
Unisex · Indian · “Protector; wanderer”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful; elegant”
- Chaaruchandraचारुचंद्र
Boy · Sanskrit · “Beautilful moon; beautilful moon; son of rukmini and sri krishna”
- Chaarudattசாருதத்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning born of beauty or a beautiful gift, signifying someone who is both handsome and virtuous.”
- Chaaruhaasचारुहास
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'one with a beautiful smile.' It describes a person whose expression is pleasant and charming.”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of shadow”
Unisex · Indian · “Shadow, reflection”
Boy · Indian · “Literally means belonging to the moon or marked by the moon. A masculine name indicating a connection to the lunar glow.”
Boy · Punjabi · “A beautiful, young boy”
Unisex · Indian · “Image, picture, or reflection”
Unisex · Indian · “Chadaiyan is a form of Tamil Sadaiyan, meaning "one with matted hair." It is a name associated with Shiva.”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who is born in battle”
- Chaeralathanசேரலாதன்
Boy · Tamil · “An ancient and noble Tamil name referring to a great king of the Chera dynasty, symbolizing leadership and ancestral pride.”
Boy · Indian · “The Zodiac sign of Aries”
Unisex · Indian · “Love or affection”
Boy · Indian · “Describes a cheerful, happy, and lively disposition. Used as a friendly masculine name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Persian-influenced Hindi root for wish or desire. Used as a poetic name for a cherished child.”
Boy · Indian · “Refers to the ruler or lord of the ancient Chedi kingdom. A historical and noble masculine name.”
Unisex · Indian · “The enemy of the king of the Chedi region.”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who is in love with the Moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the essence of life; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots.”
- Chaitanचैतन
Boy · Sanskrit · “Consciousness; perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence”
- Chaitanyaचैतन्य
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Energy knowledge name of a saint; consciousness; knowledge , life; divine radiance”
Unisex · Indian · “Giver of consciousness”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved of consciousness”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the embodiment of consciousness; a Sanskrit name representing divine awareness.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means possessing the form of consciousness; an Indian name rooted in spiritual philosophy.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the sound of knowledge or wisdom; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Consciousness or life”
Boy · Indian · “Life, Knowledge, Sage”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the lord of light; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name signifying brilliance.”
Boy · Indian · “Divine radiance, Consciousness, Life, Knowledge”
Unisex · Indian · “The first month of the Hindu calendar”
- Chaitraचैत्रा
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Aries sign; 1st month in indian calendar, beginning”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a lover of knowledge or an expert; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Chaitra (spring month)”
Unisex · Indian · “Belonging to the month of Chaitra”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of consciousness”
- Chaityaचैत्य
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to a Buddhist or Jain temple, shrine, or monument. It signifies a place of spiritual importance.”
Boy · Indian · “Abode of consciousness; A place of worship; A mountain near Magadha; Which is worshipped”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a collection or gathering; an Indian name originating from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a shelter or protector; a traditional Indian name used in various regional languages.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who possesses victory; an Indian name rooted in Sanskrit.”
Boy · Indian · “Brilliant, Brilliant”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who desires the beautiful; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Attendent, servant”
Unisex · Indian · “Emperor or ruler”
Boy · Punjabi · “A loving servant”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root for lord of the discus, often associated with Vishnu. Used as an honorific name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with watchful eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “Astonished or amazed”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a state of alertness or awareness; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Emperor or ruler”
- Chakorचकोर
Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name refers to a mythical bird that is said to be enamored with the light of the moon.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with eyes like a chakora bird”
Unisex · Indian · “Eyes like a chakora bird”
Boy · Indian · “Lord vishnus weapon, Circular”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one with circular arms; an Indian name found in classical Sanskrit texts.”
Boy · Indian · “Emperor, universal ruler”
Unisex · Indian · “Means dedicated to the discus bearer; an Indian name honoring divine power.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means having a circular or cosmic body; a spiritual Indian name from Sanskrit.”
- Chakradevசக்ரதேவ்
Boy · Tamil · “A strong name meaning the Lord of the Wheel or Discus, often associated with divine power and cosmic order.”
- Chakradharचक्रधर
Boy · Sanskrit · “Vishnu; name of lord vishnu; one who carries chakra (krishna, vishnu)”
Unisex · Indian · “Bearer of the discus, usually Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “One who holds the discus”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit Chakra (discus) and Dhwaj (banner). Refers to one who has the discus as their emblem, like Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who holds the divine discus weapon, associated with Lord Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the destroyer of the cycle of birth; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One holding a discus in the hand”
Unisex · Indian · “One holding a discus and sword”
Unisex · Indian · “Means born of the cosmic cycle; an Indian name originating from ancient Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses the wheel or discus”
Unisex · Indian · “Means delighting in the celestial discus; an Indian name of divine significance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who carries the cosmic wheel; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “One having a wheel or discus”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a part of the celestial circle; an Indian name from Sanskrit roots.”
- Chakrapaaniचक्रपाणि
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to Lord Vishnu, characterized as one who holds the discus or wheel in his hand.”
Unisex · Indian · “Referring to one who holds the discus (chakra), an attribute of Lord Vishnu. It represents power and protection.”
- Chakrapaniசக்ரபாணி
Boy · Tamil · “A traditional name for Lord Vishnu, meaning the one who holds the divine discus in his hand to protect the universe.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved of the one who holds the discus”
Unisex · Indian · “The Lord of the one who holds the discus, Vishnu.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means having a divine or cosmic form; a Sanskrit name used in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who takes the form of the divine discus weapon.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the female embodiment of the cosmic wheel; an Indian name from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born from the wheel or cycle”
Unisex · Indian · “From Chakravaka (ruddy goose) and Stan (place). Meaning dwelling place of the goose. Used to denote a peaceful, natural area.”
Unisex · Indian · “One resembling a female ruddy goose”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the wheel or universal monarch”
- Chakravarteeचक्रवर्ती
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that denotes a sovereign king or a universal ruler whose wheels of influence roll everywhere.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning an emperor or a universal ruler who turns the wheel of law and righteousness.”
Boy · Indian · “Emperor, universal ruler”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit chakra, meaning a universal ruler or emperor. Used to denote an individual with great power, authority, and noble stature.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'chakra' (wheel) and 'vartin' (ruler). Means belonging to the universal emperor. Used to denote greatness and leadership.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who resides in a wheel or cycle”
- Chakreshचक्रेश
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.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the wheel or circle”
Unisex · Indian · “Roots 'chakra' (wheel/discus) and 'eshvari' (goddess/ruler). Refers to a sovereign female power, often linked to divinity.”
Boy · Indian · “From Indian roots, holder of the discus, referring to Lord Vishnu. Used as a traditional devotional name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Holder of the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
Boy · Indian · “With a discus, One with a discus, Anthor name of Vishnu and Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “One who carries a discus”
Unisex · Indian · “A title for one equipped with a discus, often associated with Lord Vishnu. It represents power and divine defense.”
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