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ChaaruchandraHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Moon with Four Faces

Pronunciation: Shah-roo-chahr-dhr-uh

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Name
Chaaruchandra
Meaning
Moon with Four Faces
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Shah-roo-chahr-dhr-uh
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Chaaruchandra mean?

Chaaruchandra is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Moon with Four Faces". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Shah-roo-chahr-dhr-uh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

चारुचन्द्र

beautiful moon

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Shah-roo-chahr-dhr-uh

IPA

ˈtʃaːɾuːˈtʃandrə

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chaaruchandra is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Moon with Four Faces. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Individuals with a life path number 2 are naturally caring, nurturing, and diplomatic. They have a strong desire for harmony and balance in their lives.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Embrace the cycles of life and change with grace and wisdom.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Chaaruchandra holds significant importance in Hindu culture, especially in the Hindu lunar calendar. People born during the full moon phase when Chandra has four faces are believed to possess unique spiritual and intellectual abilities and are often referred to as 'Charitya Chandra'. This name is associated with enlightenment, wisdom, and the divine blessing of the moon god. In astrology, it is also used to determine auspicious days and times for various rituals and celebrations.
The name Chaaruchandra carries deep spiritual significance. It signifies the divine presence of Chandra and the potential for spiritual growth and transformation. The cycle of the moon represents the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth, which are an integral part of the Hindu concept of Dharma and Karma. By invoking the blessings of the moon god through this name, one can seek inner peace, renewed energy, and a deeper connection with the divine. In the quest for spiritual growth and self-realization, Chaaruchandra serves as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the constant potential for renewal and transformation.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Chaaruchandra was a famous Jain Tirthankara of the Svetambara sect, who is believed to have lived during the 12th half of the 24th Tirthankara cycle, around 6th century BCE.

6th century BCE

He is also known as 'Chandraprabha' and is considered to be the 24th Tirthankara in the current cycle of time. The legend goes that Chaaruchandra was a prince who renounced his royal lineage and became an ascetic, attained Kevala Jnana and finally Moksha.

6th century BCE

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

चारुचन्द्र

beautiful moon

🇮🇳Hindi

चारुचन्द्र

सुनदनु चंद्र

🇮🇳Tamil

சாருசந்திர

ஷாரு சந்திரம்

🇮🇳Telugu

చారుచంద్ర

చారు చంద్ర

🇮🇳Marathi

Chaaruchandra

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Moon with Four Faces

🇧🇩Bengali

Chaaruchandra

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Moon with Four Faces

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