Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions for Hindu parents. In Hindu culture, a name is not just an identity but also carries deep spiritual and astrological significance. Many families select names based on the first letter suggested by their child’s horoscope (Janam Kundali). Names starting with “C” (like Chiranjeev, Chirag, Chetan) are popular as they often have powerful meanings rooted in Sanskrit, mythology, and virtues.
Names beginning with “C” are melodious, meaningful, and timeless. Whether you’re looking for a modern, traditional, or unique name, Hindu boy names starting with “C” offer a wide range of beautiful options. Let’s explore some of the best names along with their meanings!
| S. No. | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cariappa | Good natured personality, a person who is dark |
| 2 | Carshavardhan | A man who creates joy |
| 3 | Caturasva | It means a horse owner |
| 4 | Caturnana | A lovable, humorous boy |
| 5 | Cedija | The one who is the Son Of Cedi |
| 6 | Cekitana | An Intelligent person who follows Lord Shiva |
| 7 | Cetrama | One who is aware of his surroundings |
| 8 | Chaaduryan | A meticulous protector |
| 9 | Chaanakya | Name of kautilya, the great scholar |
| 10 | Chaantanu | A loving and religious person |
| 11 | Chaaruchandra | Beautiful moon |
| 12 | Chaarudatt | Born of beauty |
| 13 | Chaaruhaas | With beautiful smile |
| 14 | Chaarvik | One for all |
| 15 | Chada | A refined diplomat |
| 16 | Chadra | Moon |
| 17 | Chadrashekhar | Crown or crest |
| 18 | Chaduvula | Knowledgable one |
| 19 | Chaeralathan | The leader of Chera community |
| 20 | Chaganti | Friendly person |
| 21 | Chaggan | Indicates the master of a clan |
| 22 | Chahat | Love, desire |
| 23 | Chahel | Good cheer |
| 24 | Chailish | King of Mountains |
| 25 | Chain | Peace |
| 26 | Chaisaran | An individual who is obedient to his folks |
| 27 | Chaitak | Pure, bright |
| 28 | Chaitan | Consciousness |
| 29 | Chaitanya | Consciousness, spirit, life |
| 30 | Chaitas | Consciousness, awareness |
| 31 | Chaitil | Intelligent, wise |
| 32 | Chaitin | Full of life, energetic |
| 33 | Chaitra | First month of the Hindu calendar |
| 34 | Chakor | A bird that loves the moon |
| 35 | Chakraborty | Emperor |
| 36 | Chakradev | Lord Vishnu |
| 37 | Chakradhar | Bearer of the discus (Lord Vishnu) |
| 38 | Chakradhwaj | The one who owns the wheel |
| 39 | Chakrapani | One who holds the discus (Lord Vishnu) |
| 40 | Chakravartee | A sovereign king |
| 41 | Chakravarthi | King |
| 42 | Chakresh | Lord of the discus |
| 43 | Chakri | A wheel holder |
| 44 | Chakshu | Eye, vision |
| 45 | Chalan | Cool headed person |
| 46 | Chalapaka | A gift to earth |
| 47 | Chalapathi | An inspirational character |
| 48 | Chaman | Flowering garden |
| 49 | Chamanlal | Garden |
| 50 | Chamatkar | Miracle, wonder |
| 51 | Champak | A flower |
| 52 | Champaka | The one who is as beautiful as a flower |
| 53 | Champion | A warrior ; the victor |
| 54 | Chamu | Hardworking person |
| 55 | Chamundrai | A traditional name of a King from Karnataka- King Gangraj |
| 56 | Chan | A level headed individual |
| 57 | Chanaakya | Great scholar |
| 58 | Chanak | Father of Chaanakya |
| 59 | Chanakya | Wise, intelligent (after the ancient scholar) |
| 60 | Chanchal | Energetic, lively |
| 61 | Chanchalpreet | The lively personality loved by all |
| 62 | Chanchareek | Bee |
| 63 | Chand | Moon that shines |
| 64 | Chandak | Moon-like, radiant |
| 65 | Chandaka | One who rides the chariot |
| 66 | Chandan | Sandalwood, fragrant |
| 67 | Chandanwant | One who is happy and friendly to his community |
| 68 | Chandar | Moon, shining |
| 69 | Chandaram | Shine like a moon |
| 70 | Chandarmouli | A follower of Lord Shiva |
| 71 | Chandarshekara | Crown or crest |
| 72 | Chandavarman | An old king |
| 73 | Chandeedaas | Name of a saint |
| 74 | Chander | Moon |
| 75 | Chander Raj | He who survives under the moon’s blessings |
| 76 | Chandermoon | It means the person who lives under the grace of the moon |
| 77 | Chandidas | The follower of a holy saint |
| 78 | Chandmal | Protector or nourisher |
| 79 | Chandra | Moon |
| 80 | Chandraabhaa | Lusture of moon light |
| 81 | Chandraaditya | Name of a king |
| 82 | Chandraanan | Moon-like face |
| 83 | Chandraayan | The moon |
| 84 | Chandrayan | The moon |
| 85 | Chandrachur | Lord Shiva |
| 86 | Chandradatt | One who lives under the grace of the moon |
| 87 | Chandragupt | Name of ancient king |
| 88 | Chandrahaas | Smiling like a moon |
| 89 | Chandrahas | Bow of Shiva |
| 90 | Chandrak | Peacock feather |
| 91 | Chandraketu | Moon banner |
| 92 | Chandrakin | A peacock |
| 93 | Chandrakiran | Moon beam |
| 94 | Chandrakirthi | As famous as the moon |
| 95 | Chandrakishore | The moon |
| 96 | Chandrakumar | The moon |
| 97 | Chandramaadhav | Sweet |
| 98 | Chandramauli | Lord Shiva |
| 99 | Chandramohan | Attractive like the moon |
| 100 | Chandran | Moon, luminous |
| 101 | Chandranath | The moon |
| 102 | Chandrapol | A rare and special gem |
| 103 | Chandraprakaash | Moon light |
| 104 | Chandraprakash | Moonlight |
| 105 | Chandraraj | Moonbeam |
| 106 | Chandrasen | |
| 107 | Chandrashekar | Lord Shiva |
| 108 | Chandrashekhar | Lord Shiva |
| 109 | Chandrath | Nectar of the moon |
| 110 | Chandravadan | Moon-like face |
| 111 | Chandravardhan | He who resembles the moon |
| 112 | Chandregowda | One with a great foresight |
| 113 | Chandren | Shine like a star |
| 114 | Chandresh | Lord of the moon |
| 115 | Chandrodaya | Moonrise |
| 116 | Chandrpida | Name of Shiva |
| 117 | Chandru | A person of ideas |
| 118 | Chandrudasan | A servant of the holy one |
| 119 | Chandrusekhar | One who can control the situation |
| 120 | Chandu | Energetic |
| 121 | Chane | Name of a god, dependability |
| 122 | Chanyana | Moon |
| 123 | Chapal | Clever, restless; lightning |
| 124 | Charak | A famous ancient physician |
| 125 | Charan | Feet of God, divine blessing |
| 126 | Charanjit | One who has won over the lord |
| 127 | Charit | Good character, virtuous |
| 128 | Charith | History, story |
| 129 | Charnjit | One who has won the world |
| 130 | Charudatta | Born with beauty |
| 131 | Charudutta | Born of beauty |
| 132 | Charusheel | Of good character |
| 133 | Charuvardhana | One who enhances beauty |
| 134 | Charuvindha | Striving for beauty |
| 135 | Charuvrat | Of good character |
| 136 | Chathur | The one who is sharp intelligent |
| 137 | Chathura | One who is skillful |
| 138 | Chatresh | Lord Shiva |
| 139 | Chatur | Clever, intelligent |
| 140 | Chaturaanan | With four faces |
| 141 | Chaturbhuj | Four-armed (Lord Vishnu) |
| 142 | Chayan | Shadow, reflection |
| 143 | Chehak | Melodious, sweet sound |
| 144 | Chetak | Rana Pratap’s horse |
| 145 | Chetan | Perceptive, conscious, soul |
| 146 | Chetanaanand | Supreme joy |
| 147 | Chhaayank | Moon |
| 148 | Chhandak | The charioteer of Lord Buddha |
| 149 | Chhatrabhuj | Lord Vishnu |
| 150 | Chidaakaash | Absolute Brahma |
| 151 | Chidaatma | Supreme spirit |
| 152 | Chidambar | Sky-clad, free-spirited |
| 153 | Chidambara | One whose heart is as huge and vast as the sky |
| 154 | Chidambaram | One with a big heart and has wisdom |
| 155 | Chidananda | Lord Shiva |
| 156 | Chidatma | Supreme soul |
| 157 | Chidghan | Full of wisdom |
| 158 | Chidrup | Divine form |
| 159 | Chikku | Sweet, charming |
| 160 | Chiman | Curious |
| 161 | Chinar | Name of a beautiful tree |
| 162 | Chinmay | Full of wisdom, divine |
| 163 | Chinmayananda | Blissful |
| 164 | Chinmayu | Supreme consciousness |
| 165 | Chintak | Thoughtful, reflective |
| 166 | Chintamani | A wish-fulfilling gem |
| 167 | Chintan | Reflection, deep thought |
| 168 | Chintit | Desired, wished for |
| 169 | Chinu | Chinu, means ‘small one’ |
| 170 | Chirag | Lamp, guiding light |
| 171 | Chiranjeev | Immortal |
| 172 | Chiranjiv | Immortal, long-lived |
| 173 | Chiransh | Part of immortality |
| 174 | Chirantan | Ancient |
| 175 | Chirayu | Long-lived, blessed life |
| 176 | Chitaksh | Bright-eyed, observant |
| 177 | Chitanya | Full of wisdom |
| 178 | Chitayu | Long-lived, wise soul |
| 179 | Chitendra | Lord of the soul |
| 180 | Chitesh | Lord of the soul |
| 181 | Chitij | Born of wisdom |
| 182 | Chitish | Intelligent, wise |
| 183 | Chitrabahu | With beautiful hands |
| 184 | Chitrabhanu | Radiant like the sun |
| 185 | Chitragupta | A divine record-keeper |
| 186 | Chitraketu | With beautiful banner |
| 187 | Chitraksh | Beautiful eyed |
| 188 | Chitral | Of variegated colour |
| 189 | Chitraman | One who delights in consciousness |
| 190 | Chitran | Picture, beautiful |
| 191 | Chitranjan | Pleasing, delightful |
| 192 | Chitransh | Part of the soul |
| 193 | Chitrarath | The sun |
| 194 | Chitrasen | A king of Gandharvas |
| 195 | Chitratma | A soul full of art |
| 196 | Chitrav | Colorful, bright |
| 197 | Chitresh | Lord of art, creative |
| 198 | Chitt | Mind |
| 199 | Chittaprasad | Happiness |
| 200 | Chittaranjan | Joy of inner mind |
| 201 | Chittaswarup | The supreme spirit |
| 202 | Chittesh | Lord of the soul |
| 203 | Chitvan | Wise, enlightened |
| 204 | Chitvik | Wise, knowledgeable |
| 205 | Chitvish | Full of wisdom |
| 206 | Chitwant | Wise, enlightened |
| 207 | Cholan | A South Indian dynasty |
| 208 | Chudamani | Crest jewel |
| 209 | Chyavan | Name of a saint |
| 210 | Citrya | Brilliant, sparkling |
Conclusion
Selecting the perfect name for your baby boy is a joyful yet thoughtful process. Hindu names starting with “C” blend tradition, spirituality, and positivity, making them an excellent choice for your little one. Whether you prefer a strong, modern, or mythological name, this list provides meaningful options that honour Hindu heritage.
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