Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With C
1402 names with meanings and origins.
1402 Hindu girl 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 girl names with C: Charvi, Chandni, Charumati. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Charvi — “Beautiful”
- Chandni — “A poetic name meaning moonlight, evoking feelings of calmness, soft glow, and nighttime beauty.”
- Charumati — “This name of Sanskrit origin means a beautiful lady. It is historically associated with a daughter of the Buddha.”
- Chitralekha — “A Sanskrit name meaning as beautiful as a picture or a portrait. It is also the name of a character in Hindu mythology.”
- Chandika — “Goddess durga; goddess durga, goddess gayatri”
- Chandramukhi — “One with a moon like face; one with a round face ( like full moon )”
- Chandana — “A Sanskrit name for girls meaning sandalwood, known for its fragrance. It is also associated with the parrot.”
- Chandini — “This Sanskrit name evokes the soft beauty of the stars and the gentle glow of moonlight.”
- Chairavali — “A Sanskrit name for females that specifically refers to the full moon during the month of Chaitra.”
- Chaitaly — “A Sanskrit name referring to an ancient city. It is a feminine name that carries a sense of history and cultural heritage.”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “Possession; acquire”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning a path or way; a name of Indian origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning a ruler or commander; a name of Indian origin.”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “Fierce like the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Lustrous like the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Womb of the moon”
Unisex · Indian · “Glory of the moon”
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.'”
Girl · Indian · “Flickering, restless (Goddess Lakshmi)”
Unisex · Indian · “From Kapila; meaning wise or an ascetic. Used to signify deep contemplation.”
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”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A creative spelling of the name Karma, a Sanskrit word meaning fate or action.”
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.”
Unisex · Indian · “Kind; compassionate; benevolent”
Unisex · Indian · “Kindness; compassion”
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."”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Same as kaveri- name of a river; same as kavery-name of a river”
Unisex · Indian · “A sacred river in India”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “Bright; radiance”
Unisex · Indian · “A term for a specific red flower. Often used as a decorative name implying beauty, natural elegance, and vibrancy.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Murugan of wisdom”
Unisex · Indian · “Chaadhur is a spelling variant of Chatur, from Sanskrit chatura, meaning 'clever,' 'skillful,' or 'ingenious.'”
Girl · Indian · “A Sanskrit-derived word for 'love' or 'desire'. It is a short, expressive, and traditional name for girls.”
Girl · Indian · “Sanskrit-derived word for longing, affection, or desire. Used as a soft, expressive name for girls.”
Girl · Indian · “Name of Goddess who killed the demons Chanda and munda”
Unisex · Indian · “Wise one; learned”
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”
Girl · Indian · “Describes one who possesses a beautiful image or character. A feminine name emphasizing aesthetic grace.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit for beauty. A classic name for girls, used to emphasize aesthetic grace.”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of shadow”
Unisex · Indian · “Shadow, reflection”
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.”
- Chadniচাঁদনী
Girl · Bengali · “From Hindi/Urdu, meaning moonlight or silver light.”
Unisex · Indian · “Love or affection”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Persian-influenced Hindi root for wish or desire. Used as a poetic name for a cherished child.”
Girl · Indian · “Longing, Desired, Affection”
- Chahatચાહત
Girl · Indian · “A soulful name that signifies desire, affection, and being deeply loved or longed for.”
Girl · Indian · “Lovely, Lovable for all”
Unisex · Indian · “The enemy of the king of the Chedi region.”
Girl · Indian · “Refers to someone specially chosen or selected. Often used to signify a precious or unique child.”
- Chairavaliचैत्रावली
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for females that specifically refers to the full moon during the month of Chaitra.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the essence of life; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots.”
Girl · Indian · “Born in th month of chaitra/ ancient city”
- Chaitaliचैताली
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name given to a girl born during the month of Chaitra. It marks the first month of the Hindu calendar.”
- Chaitalyचैताली
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to an ancient city. It is a feminine name that carries a sense of history and cultural heritage.”
Girl · Indian · “Perception, Intelligence, Life, Vigour”
- 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”
Girl · Indian · “Perception, Intelligence, Life, Vigour, *, Vigour, Sunflower seed”
Girl · Indian · “New bright light.aries sign”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the lord of light; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name signifying brilliance.”
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)”
Girl · Indian · “Born in Spring, Beautiful, Happy”
Unisex · Indian · “Belonging to the month of Chaitra”
Unisex · Indian · “Full of consciousness”
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.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who desires the beautiful; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Emperor or ruler”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “One with eyes like a chakora bird”
Unisex · Indian · “Eyes like a chakora bird”
- Chakoriசகோரி
Girl · Tamil · “A lovely name referring to a mythical bird that is said to live only on moonbeams, representing deep longing and love.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one with circular arms; an Indian name found in classical Sanskrit texts.”
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.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bearer of the discus, usually Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “One who holds the discus”
Girl · Indian · “The Goddess who is armed with a wheel”
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.”
Unisex · Indian · “Referring to one who holds the discus (chakra), an attribute of Lord Vishnu. It represents power and protection.”
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”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning an emperor or a universal ruler who turns the wheel of law and righteousness.”
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”
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.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from 'Chakra', associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Used as a traditional name for girls.”
Unisex · Indian · “Holder of the discus (Lord Vishnu)”
- Chakrikaचक्रिका
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the goddess Lakshmi. It is one of the many names used to honor the Hindu deity of prosperity and beauty.”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Lakshmi, The Goddess who has the divine wheel”
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.”
Girl · Indian · “Good looking, Brilliant”
Unisex · Indian · “The eye or vision”
Unisex · Indian · “Endowed with eyes or perception”
Unisex · Indian · “To the eye or the visionary”
Unisex · Indian · “Possessing beautiful or wise eyes”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A modern form of Shakya, a name of Sanskrit origin relating to the Shakya clan, meaning "capable" or "powerful."”
Unisex · Indian · “Having moving or flowing hair”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving or unsteady state”
Unisex · Indian · “One who bears moving radiance”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving or flowing blood”
Unisex · Indian · “One with moving or flickering light”
Unisex · Indian · “One with a moving or tremulous tongue”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving eyes or restless glance”
Unisex · Indian · “A small or delicate movement”
Unisex · Indian · “Restless, moving”
- Chalamaசலமா
Girl · Tamil · “A gentle name that often refers to a woman who is calm, peaceful, or possessing the qualities of a steady stream.”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving sound or flowing river”
Unisex · Indian · “The end of movement or cessation”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A blend of Chandra, a Sanskrit name meaning "moon," and the suffix -andra.”
Unisex · Indian · “One whose movement is swift like the wind.”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving or dancing sage”
Unisex · Indian · “Moving or shifting”
Unisex · Indian · “Having moving or glancing eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of movement or instability”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the moving world”
Unisex · Indian · “One wearing moving or swinging earrings”
Unisex · Indian · “Having a moving banner or flag”
Unisex · Indian · “One who moves or flows”
Unisex · Indian · “Protector of movement”
Unisex · Indian · “Playful or unsteady person”
Girl · Indian · “Landing place or port, Seaport. place name”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful king or prince”
Unisex · Indian · “A Kannada-based name meaning 'handsome man'. Often used as a term of endearment or a name for an attractive person.”
Unisex · Indian · “A bright or brilliant person”
Girl · Indian · “Associated with Goddess Durga, representing feminine strength and grace. It is a traditional name for girls in India.”
- Chamanचमन
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Garden; a garden; flowering garden; garden, from urdu language”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to the chrysanthemum flower. Used as a nature-inspired name reflecting floral beauty and delicate characteristics.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the whisk or fan”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of beautiful hair”
Unisex · Indian · “One who has conquered with a whisk”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the fan or royal insignia”
Girl · Hindi · “A name likely derived from the Hindi or Sanskrit name Chamari, meaning beautiful.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means moving with elegance; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit descriptions.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who possesses a fly-whisk; an Indian name rooted in ancient tradition.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means calm or peaceful; an Indian name often used in spiritual contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Miraculous or wonderful”
Unisex · Indian · “Miraculous or wonderful”
Girl · Indian · “A river in india covers Uttar Pradesh and madhya Pradesh”
- Chameliचमेली
Girl · Sanskrit · “Flower; a creeper with flowers; creeper with sweet scented flower; jasmine flower”
- Chameliaचमेलिया
Girl · Indian · “This feminine name is of Indian origin and refers to a specific type of flower, often associated with natural beauty and delicate fragrance.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses the luster and radiance of refined gold.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who shines with the luster of refined gold.”
- Chamilyচামিলি
Girl · Bengali · “Derived from the Hindi/Bengali word for the Jasmine flower.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a beautiful or radiant woman; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a friend to the moon; an Indian name with poetic roots in Sanskrit.”
- Champaचम्पा
Girl · Sanskrit · “A flower; fragrant flower / pagoda tree; a type of flower”
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