Baby names · Letter C
Baby Names Starting with C
62 Indian baby names starting with C: 34 for boys and 28 for girls, with meanings in English and Hindi and the nakshatra of each name's sound.
This list has 62 real, commonly used Indian names that begin with C: 34 for boys and 28 for girls. Each comes with its Devanagari spelling, its meaning in English and Hindi, and the language it comes from.
In the naming tradition it is the first sound that counts, not the English letter. The names here begin with 5 different syllables of the nakshatra table; the most common are Cha (चा) of Revati pada 3, Pisces, Chi (ची) of Revati pada 4, Pisces, Che (चे) of Ashwini pada 2, Aries and Chha (छ) of Ardra pada 4, Gemini. 3 names begin with a sound the table does not list (a conjunct such as Shr- or Pr-, or a sound such as श), so the table gives them no nakshatra.
Which nakshatra and rashi these names suit
| Syllable | Nakshatra, pada | Rashi | Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha (चा) | Revati, pada 3 | Meen (Pisces) | 39 |
| Chi (ची) | Revati, pada 4 | Meen (Pisces) | 12 |
| Che (चे) | Ashwini, pada 2 | Mesh (Aries) | 3 |
| Chha (छ) | Ardra, pada 4 | Mithun (Gemini) | 3 |
| Chu (चू) | Ashwini, pada 1 | Mesh (Aries) | 2 |
3 names begin with a sound that is not among the 108 syllables of the table; they are marked "—" below.
Boy names (34)
| Name | Meaning | Syllable · nakshatra pada · rashi |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitanya (चैतन्य) | ConsciousnessSanskrit | — |
| Chakradhar (चक्रधर) | Holder of the discus, VishnuSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chakrapani (चक्रपाणि) | Discus in hand; Lord VishnuSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chaman (चमन) | GardenPersian | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chanakya (चाणक्य) | The ancient teacher ChanakyaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandan (चंदन) | SandalwoodSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandra (चंद्र) | The moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrabhushan (चंद्रभूषण) | Adorned with the moon; Lord ShivaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrachud (चंद्रचूड़) | Moon-crested, ShivaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandragupt (चंद्रगुप्त) | Protected by the moon; Maurya emperorSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrakant (चंद्रकांत) | Moonstone; beloved of the moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandramauli (चंद्रमौलि) | Moon-crowned, ShivaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandramohan (चंद्रमोहन) | Charming as the moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandraprakash (चंद्रप्रकाश) | MoonlightSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrashekhar (चंद्रशेखर) | Moon-crested, ShivaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandravadan (चंद्रवदन) | Moon-facedGujarati | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandresh (चंद्रेश) | Lord of the moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charan (चरण) | Feet (of the divine)Sanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charanjeet (चरणजीत) | Devoted to the Lord's feetPunjabi | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charudatta (चारुदत्त) | Beautifully givenSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chaturbhuj (चतुर्भुज) | Four-armed, VishnuSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chetan (चेतन) | Consciousness, aliveSanskrit | Che (चे) · Ashwini 2 · Aries |
| Chetas (चेतस) | Mind, intelligenceSanskrit | Che (चे) · Ashwini 2 · Aries |
| Chhatrasal (छत्रसाल) | Name of a Bundela kingHindi | Chha (छ) · Ardra 4 · Gemini |
| Chidanand (चिदानंद) | Consciousness and blissSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chinmay (चिन्मय) | Full of pure consciousnessSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chintamani (चिंतामणि) | The wish-fulfilling gemSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chintan (चिंतन) | ReflectionSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chirag (चिराग) | LampPersian | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chiranjeev (चिरंजीव) | Long-livedSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chirantan (चिरंतन) | EternalBengali | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chittaranjan (चित्तरंजन) | One who delights the mindBengali | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chudamani (चूड़ामणि) | Crest jewelSanskrit | Chu (चू) · Ashwini 1 · Aries |
| Chunnilal (चुन्नीलाल) | Little ruby, belovedHindi | Chu (चू) · Ashwini 1 · Aries |
Girl names (28)
| Name | Meaning | Syllable · nakshatra pada · rashi |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitali (चैताली) | Born in the month of ChaitraBengali | — |
| Chaitra (चैत्रा) | Born in the month of ChaitraKannada | — |
| Chakori (चकोरी) | The chakor bird, drinker of moonlightSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chameli (चमेली) | JasmineHindi | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Champa (चंपा) | Champa flowerSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chanchal (चंचल) | LivelySanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chanda (चंदा) | The moonHindi | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandana (चंदना) | SandalwoodSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandni (चांदनी) | MoonlightHindi | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrakala (चंद्रकला) | Phase of the moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrakanta (चंद्रकांता) | Beloved of the moon; nightSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandralekha (चंद्रलेखा) | Crescent moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandramukhi (चंद्रमुखी) | Moon-facedSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandraprabha (चंद्रप्रभा) | Radiance of the moonSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrika (चंद्रिका) | MoonlightSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chandrima (चंद्रिमा) | The moonBengali | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charu (चारु) | BeautifulSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charulata (चारुलता) | Beautiful creeperBengali | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charumati (चारुमती) | Beautiful-minded; daughter of KrishnaSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charushila (चारुशीला) | Of beautiful characterMarathi | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Charvi (चार्वी) | Beautiful womanSanskrit | Cha (चा) · Revati 3 · Pisces |
| Chetna (चेतना) | AwarenessSanskrit | Che (चे) · Ashwini 2 · Aries |
| Chhavi (छवि) | Image; radianceSanskrit | Chha (छ) · Ardra 4 · Gemini |
| Chhaya (छाया) | Shade, shadowSanskrit | Chha (छ) · Ardra 4 · Gemini |
| Chinmayi (चिन्मयी) | Full of pure consciousnessSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chitra (चित्रा) | Picture; the star ChitraSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chitralekha (चित्रलेखा) | A picture; an apsara, friend of UshaSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
| Chitrangada (चित्रांगदा) | Wife of ArjunaSanskrit | Chi (ची) · Revati 4 · Pisces |
Choosing a name by nakshatra
Tradition takes the first sound of a baby's name from the nakshatra the Moon occupies at birth. Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters), each with one syllable — 108 in all — and the syllable of the Moon's pada becomes the first sound of the name.
Short and long vowels count as the same sound (Li/Lee, A/Aa), but E and Ai, O and Au are different. Names that begin with a conjunct (Shr-, Pr-, Ksh-) fall under no syllable of the table. It is a tradition, not a rule — any name you love is fine.
Frequently asked questions
Which nakshatra suits baby names starting with C?
It depends on the first sound, not the letter. Names here begin with Cha (Revati pada 3), Chi (Revati pada 4), Che (Ashwini pada 2), Chha (Ardra pada 4) or Chu (Ashwini pada 1). The table on this page shows how many names each has.
Which rashi do names starting with C belong to?
By the syllable table, to Pisces, Aries or Gemini, depending on the sound. A rashi taken from the name (naam rashi) is a naming convention; the baby's real Moon sign comes from the birth time.
How many baby names starting with C are listed?
62: 34 boys' names and 28 girls' names, each with its meaning in English and Hindi.
How do I find my baby's naming syllable?
From the date, exact time and place of birth. Our free baby name letter calculator gives the Moon's nakshatra, pada and syllable, and warns when the Moon is close to a pada boundary.
Must the name begin with the nakshatra syllable?
No. It is a lovely tradition, not a rule. Many families choose a name freely, and a name that begins with another sound does no harm.
Names by first letter
Names chosen by the Satmarg Astro editorial team: real, commonly used names with their usual meanings. The syllable, nakshatra and rashi are worked out from each name's first sound with the common North Indian table our kundli engine uses. They are suggestions, not rules.