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Nepali names starting with “Ch”
136 names
136 Nepali names beginning with “Ch”.
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Chandan♂चन्दनSandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Chiranjivi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chetan♂चेतनConsciousness, awareness, life
- Chitra♂♀चित्रPicture or painting
- Chet♂चेतConsciousness or awareness
- Chudamani♂चूडामणिCrest jewel
- Chakra♂चक्रWheel or discus
- Chhabi♂♀छविImage, beauty or radiance
- Chiranjibi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chirag♂चिरागLamp or light
- Chandika♂♀चण्डिकाA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Chhatra♂♀छत्रUmbrella or canopy
- Chandramani♂चन्द्रमणिMoon jewel
- Christina♀क्रिस्टिनाFollower of Christ
- Chanda♂♀चन्दाThe moon
- Chesta♂♀चेष्टाEffort, endeavour or activity
- Chetana♀चेतनाConsciousness, awareness
- Chhatish♂छातिश
- Chintaharan♂चिन्ताहरणRemover of worries
- Chitrakala♀चित्रकलाThe art of painting
- Chunauti♀चुनौतीChallenge
- Chaitanya♂चैतन्यConsciousness, awareness or spirit
- Chakka♂छक्का
- Chan♂चन
- Chandrashekhar♂चन्द्रशेखरOne who wears the moon on his crest
- Chaularaj♂चौलाराज
- Chetraj♂चेतराजKing of consciousness, or lord of awareness
- Chhabiraj♂छविराजKing of beauty
- Chhiring♂छिरिङFrom Tibetan 'Tsering', meaning long life
- Chhitiz♂क्षितिजThe horizon where earth meets sky
- Chiran♂चिरनLong-lasting or eternal
- Chiranjeebi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Christopher♂क्रिस्टोफरChrist-bearer
- Chumlung♂चुम्लुङLimbu word for an assembly or gathering (as in Kirat Chumlung)
- Chabilal♂छविलालBeloved one with radiant appearance
- Chahana♀चाहनाDesire, wish or longing
- Chakrajeet♂चक्रजीतOne who conquers with the discus
- Chand♂♀चन्दThe moon
- Chandesh♂चन्देशLord of the moon
- Chandeshwor♂चंदेश्वोरAn epithet of Lord Shiva
- Chandik♂चण्डिकA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Chandrabhawan♂चन्द्रभवनAbode or palace of the moon
- Chandrakant♂चन्द्रकान्तBeloved of the moon
- Chandrawoti♀चन्द्रवतीShe who is like the moon, moon-like
- Chandrika♂♀चन्द्रिकाMoonlight
- Chaneswori♀चनेश्वरीA name of goddess Durga
- Charchil♂चर्चिलEnglish surname
- Charchit♂चर्चितMuch discussed
- Chatur♂चतुरClever, skilful or wise
- Cheena♀चिना
- Chetnath♂चेतनाथLord of consciousness
- Chewan♂चेवन
- Chhabilal♂छविलालBeloved one with radiant appearance
- Chhakka♂छक्का
- Chhanda♂छन्दThe moon
- Chhanya♀छान्य
- Chhaya♀छायाShade, shadow or reflection
- Chhotol♀छोतोल
- Chhotu♂छोटुLittle one
- Chinki♀चिन्कीAffectionate pet name for a little girl
- Chintan♂चिन्तनThinking, reflection or contemplation
- Chiraag♂चिरागLamp or light
- Chiranjeevee♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chirayu♂चिरायुLong-lived
- Chitij♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Chitraketu♂चित्रकेतुOne with a bright banner
- Chitramani♂चित्रमणिBright or variegated jewel
- Chitran♂चित्रणDepiction or portrayal
- Chitranand♂चित्रानन्दJoy of art, or bliss of the mind
- Chitranshu♂चित्रांशुA bright, variegated ray of light
- Chok♂चोक
- Cholakanta♂चोलाकान्त
- Choodamani♂चूडामणिCrest jewel
- Chrisha♀क्रिशा
- Chuda♂चूडाCrest, crown or topknot
- Chudamadi♂चुडामडीCrest jewel
- Chudamandi♂चुदमंदीCrest jewel
- Chumakanta♂चुमाकान्त
- Chunchun♂चुनचुनAffectionate pet name for a child
- Chutra♂चुत्र
- Chait♂चैतThe first month of the Hindu lunar calendar, springtime
- Chaitya♂चैत्यA Buddhist shrine or stupa
- Chakrabarti♂चक्रवर्तीUniversal sovereign, emperor whose chariot wheels roll everywhere
- Chakrapani♂चक्रपाणिOne who holds the discus in his hand
- Chanchal♂चंचलRestless, lively, playful or quick
- Chanchala♀चंचलाRestless, playful, lively
- Chandananda♂चन्दानन्दJoy of the moon, or bliss fragrant as sandalwood
- Chandara♂चन्द्रThe moon, bright and shining
- Chandeshwar♂चन्देश्वरLord of Chanda
- Chandha♀चन्धThe moon
- Chandnandan♂चंद्नान्दनSon of the moon
- Chandni♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Chandreshwar♂चन्द्रेश्वरLord of the moon
- Chanu♀चानुPet name
- Chardham♂चारधामThe four sacred pilgrimage sites (Char Dham) of Hindu tradition
- Charitra♀चरित्रCharacter, conduct or virtue
- Charu♀चारुBeautiful, lovely or charming
- Charushree♀चारुश्रीBeautiful grace
- Chaturanand♂चतुरानन्दBliss of the clever one, or joy in all four directions
- Chaturbhuj♂चतुर्भुजFour-armed one
- Chayan♂चयनSelection or choice
- Cheli♀चेलीNepali word for daughter or sister
- Cherina♀चेरिना
- Cherub♂चेरुबAn angelic being
- Chhabindra♂छविन्द्रLord of beauty
- Chhetra♂छेत्रField, region or sacred place
- Chhewang♂छेवाङTibetan 'Tsewang'
- Chhote♂छोटेLittle one
- Chhotelal♂छोटेलालLittle darling
- Chij♂चिज
- Chinmay♂चिन्मयFull of consciousness
- Chinta♂चिन्ताThought or worry
- Chintamani♂चिन्तामणिWish-fulfilling jewel
- Chiranjaibi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chiranjhivi♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chiranjibee♂चिरञ्जीवीLong-lived or immortal
- Chirantan♂चिरन्तनEternal, ancient or everlasting
- Chirasmriti♂चिरस्मृतिEverlasting memory
Guide
Nepali names starting with Ch, from moonlight to awareness
These 136 names starting with Ch include च as in Chandra (चन्द्र) and छ as in Chhabi (छवि). The छ sound has a stronger breath than च, so hear each name aloud rather than relying on the English opening. Moonlight, sandalwood and awareness give this group several directions for a shortlist.
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Moon and moonlight
Chandra means the moon, with brightness and calm. Chandani means the soft, cool light of the moon.
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Ch and Chh
Chandan begins with च; Chhabi begins with छ and means image, beauty or radiance. Keep the extra breath in Chhabi when comparing the sound.
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Life and brightness
Chetan means consciousness, awareness or life. Chiranjivi means long-lived or immortal, while Chirag means lamp or light.
Ch names with moonlight, fragrance and awareness
Choose the image first, then listen to how the whole name flows. Chandra (चन्द्र): The moon; one who is bright, shining and calm. Chandan: Sandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship. Chandani: Moonlight; the soft, cool light of the moon. Chiranjivi (चिरञ्जीवी): Long-lived or immortal; a blessing of long life. Chetan: Consciousness, awareness, life; one who is alert. Chitra: Picture or painting. Compare other initials in all Nepali names if the opening sound remains undecided.
Ch baby names with jewels, light and devotion
These choices include a breathier opening as well as different endings. Chudamani (चूडामणि): Crest jewel; a jewel worn on the head, meaning the finest of all. Chakra: Wheel or discus; also the discus weapon of Lord Vishnu. Chhabi: Image, beauty or radiance; a lovely appearance. Chiranjibi (चिरञ्जीवी): Long-lived or immortal; a blessing of long life. Chirag: Lamp or light; one who brightens the home. Chandika: A name of goddess Durga in her fierce form. Use the name finder to explore further once you know your preferred sound.
Tips for parents
- Say च and छ names aloud with someone who will use the name often.
- Compare Chandra with Chandani if you like the moon theme.
- Keep Chiranjivi and Chiranjibi beside चिरञ्जीवी when deciding on spelling.
- Read Chitra’s picture or painting meaning before choosing it for its sound alone.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali names start with Ch?
Chandra, Chandan, Chandani, Chetan, Chirag and Chakra are examples. Their meanings range from the moon and sandalwood to awareness and light.
Do Ch and Chh sound the same in Nepali names?
च and छ are distinct: छ has a stronger breath. Chandra (चन्द्र) uses च, while Chhabi (छवि) uses छ. Say both before settling on the English spelling.
Which Ch names relate to the moon?
Chandra means the moon or one who is bright, shining and calm. Chandani means moonlight, especially its soft, cool light.
Which Ch name means long-lived?
Chiranjivi and Chiranjibi both mean long-lived or immortal, a blessing of long life. Both are written चिरञ्जीवी; choose the English form you prefer.