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ChakravarteeHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Turning the wheel of dharma

Pronunciation: chak-rah-vah-tee

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Name
Chakravartee
Meaning
Turning the wheel of dharma
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
chak-rah-vah-tee
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Chakravartee mean?

Chakravartee is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Turning the wheel of dharma". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: chak-rah-vah-tee. Lucky number: 3. 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.

चक्रवर्ती

Charioteer of the Universe, Ruler of the Wheel of Time

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

chak-rah-vah-tee

IPA

/ˈtʃɑkrəˈvɑrti/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chakravartee is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Turning the wheel of dharma. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldOrange

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, loving, and caring individuals.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Embodying the principles of dharma and leading with wisdom and justice.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Chakravartee" holds significant cultural importance in Hindu tradition, being a title of honor for deities and rulers symbolizing power and leadership. It evokes the image of a just and righteous leader, turning the 'wheel of dharma,' which upholds the order and moral principles of society. This title reinforces the importance of righteous rule and the role of leaders in maintaining social harmony.
The name Chakravartee also holds deep spiritual significance. As the term suggests, 'Chakra' means wheel, and 'Vartee' signifies 'turning.' Symbolically, the name implies someone who turns the 'wheel of dharma,' or the moral law, to move society towards righteousness and moral order. In spiritual context, "Chakravartee" represents a person who embodies that divinely given leadership, and is expected to uphold spiritual values and principles in their role as a leader. Being a title for both deities and rulers underlines the axiom that leadership and the deployment of power to uphold righteousness are, in essence, divine acts.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Chakravarti MiglaniChakravarti Asoka Samudra

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चक्रवर्ती

Charioteer of the Universe, Ruler of the Wheel of Time

🇮🇳Hindi

चक्रवर्ती

चक्र वर्तन

🇮🇳Tamil

சக்ரவர்தி

சக்ரம் அடிக்கல்

🇮🇳Telugu

చక్రవర్టి

చక్రము పేట్యోదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Chakravartee

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Turning the wheel of dharma

🇧🇩Bengali

Chakravartee

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Turning the wheel of dharma

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