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ChandrajitHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Moon God's Radiance

Pronunciation: CHAN-drah-jeet

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Name
Chandrajit
Meaning
Moon God's Radiance
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
CHAN-drah-jeet
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
(Monday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Chandrajit mean?

Chandrajit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Moon God's Radiance". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: CHAN-drah-jeet. Lucky number: 7. 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.

चन्द्रजित

Moon's Victor

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

CHAN-drah-jeet

IPA

/ˈtʃaːndrə dʒɪt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Chandrajit is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Moon God's Radiance. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

(Monday)

Lucky Colors

SilverMoonstone

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, artistic, and sociable, thrive in self-expression and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes divine grace and illumination.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Chandrajit is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, reflecting the influence of the ancient Indian culture on the naming practices. The Moon God, Chandra, holds great significance in Hinduism with his benevolent presence over the night sky. The name Chandrajit for a boy not only connects him to the influence of the Moon God but also invokes the blessings of victory and success.
Spiritually speaking, the name Chandrajit signifies the inner light and divine power within an individual. It is a reminder of the celestial connection between the cosmos and each one of us. The name embodies the qualities of peace, calmness, and resilience which are nurtured under the soothing presence of the Moon. With the meaning of Jit, victory, this name also symbolizes the quest for inner victory over desires, attachments, and negative thoughts. The name Chandrajit acts as a constant reminder of the spiritual journey towards peace, happiness, and enlightenment.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Chandrajit was a king of the Suryavanshi dynasty, mentioned in the Indian epic Mahabharata. He was the father of Raja Dharma, who was the king of Hastinapura at the time of the Mahabharata war.

Late 2nd millennium BCE

Chandrajit is also mentioned in the 13th century Indian epic poem, the Jain work Harivamsa. In this text, Chandrajit is described as a king of the Vatsa kingdom, who ruled during the time of the Buddha.

500 BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Chandraketu Chakraborty, an Indian film directorChandrajit Chakraborty, a Bengali actorChandrajit Bajaj, an Indian entrepreneur

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

चन्द्रजित

Moon's Victor

🇮🇳Hindi

चन्द्रजित

चन्द्र (Chandra) + जित (jit)

🇮🇳Tamil

சந்திரஜித்

ஸந்திர (Santhir) + ஜித் (jith)

🇮🇳Telugu

చంద్రజిత్

చంద్ర (Chandra) + జిత్ (jith)

🇮🇳Marathi

Chandrajit

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Moon God's Radiance

🇧🇩Bengali

Chandrajit

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Moon God's Radiance

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