Are Sanskrit girl names used in modern times?

Many Sanskrit names such as Aadhya, meaning original power, Diksha, meaning preparation for a religious ceremony, and Isha, meaning master or ‘lord,’ are popular, and parents continue to choose them for their baby girls.

Can Sanskrit girl names be used internationally?

Many Sanskrit names have meanings and phonetic qualities that make them appropriate for various cultures and languages. Names such as Ila, meaning ‘earth’ or ‘speech,’ Reva, meaning ‘one that moves,’ and Tara, meaning ‘star,’ are becoming more common outside of their traditional regions as globalization and cross-cultural exchange increase.

Do Sanskrit girl names have any specific significance in Hinduism?

Many Sanskrit names for girls have important connections in Hinduism. The name Mina, which means fish, is related to the daughters of the god Kubera and the goddess Ushas. Reva, meaning one that moves, is connected to the Hindu goddess Rati. Tara, meaning star, refers to a Hindu goddess associated with the stars.

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44 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Caliana	Girl	Slender; Beautiful
Calianna	Girl	Slender; Beautiful
Cheryll	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Carma	Girl	Action; Deed; Faith; Performance; Result
Chitra	Girl	A picture; Bright; Jewel; Clear
Chevi	Boy	Personification of music
Chinmayi	Girl	Intelligence; Consciousness
Chanda	Girl	Passionate; Fierce; Moon; Girl with a beautiful face
Cheryle	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Chandi	Girl	Silver; A costly metal

Chandrika	Girl	Soothing light of the Moon; Illumination; Splendor
Cherrelle	Girl	Darling; Pale green precious stone
Charmi	Girl	A lovely and charming person
Chandini	Girl	Pure and serene moonlight
Chandani	Girl	Light of Moon; Silver; Luminous
Cali	Girl	Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice
Chahat	Boy	Love; Affection; Fondness
Cancala	Girl	One who is always moving; An inconstant one
Ceylon	Girl	Lionlike
Chaaya	Girl	Shadow; Reflection

Chahana	Girl	Wish; Desire; Affection
Chahna	Girl	Wish; Desire; Affection
Chaitali	Unisex	Born in the month of Chaitra; Blessed with a good memory
Chakshu	Girl	Eye
Chameli	Girl	Jasminer
Chanchal	Unisex	Unsteady; Nimble; Inconstant; Wind
Chanchala	Unisex	Unsteady; Restless; Inconstant; Wind
Chandana	Girl	Moonlight; Sandalwood
Chandrakala	Girl	Moon; Beautiful like the moon
Chandralekha	Girl	Moonlight; A mark made by the moon

Chandramukhi	Girl	Moon-faced; One with a face like the moon
Chandrani	Girl	Wife of the moon
Chhavi	Girl	Reflection; Beauty; Radiant; Skin; Splendor
Chithra	Girl	Bright; Clear; Jewel; Ornament
Chitrakshi	Girl	One with beautiful eyes
Chitrangada	Girl	Decked with brilliant bracelets
Chitranshi	Girl	A part of a story, picture, or art
Chhean	Girl	Meditation
Chhorvin	Girl	A glamorous woman
Chivy	Girl	Life

Chouma	Girl	A woman who is refreshingly beautiful
Cahaya	Girl	Radiance
Cempaka	Girl	Frangipani flower
Charitha	Unisex	Warm-hearted

Infographic: Meaningful Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C(infographic)

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