Turning the wheel of Dharma
Pronunciation: chak-REE
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Chakri 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-REE. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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चक्रि
Circle, Disc, Wheel
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
chak-REE
IPA
/ˈtʃɑkrɪ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Chakravarti Samudras or Chakravarti Kings were ancient Hindu rulers who claimed territorial jurisdiction over the entire known world. The term Chakravarti means 'one who holds the wheel of the world'. Chakras or Dharma Chakras were used by these kings to symbolize their universal jurisdiction.
Ancient India, around 6th century BCE to 11th century CE
The Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj (1874-1922), the last king of the Maratha Empire, established the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Pratishthan in 1920 to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Maharashtra. The emblem of this trust bears the symbols of Chakra and Gadha, representing the power and administration of the king respectively.
Late 19th to early 20th century
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Translations
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चक्रि
Circle, Disc, Wheel
चक्री
Circle, Disc, Wheel
சக்ரி
Circle, Disc, Wheel
చక్రి
Circle, Disc, Wheel
Chakri
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Turning the wheel of Dharma
Chakri
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Turning the wheel of Dharma
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