Footstep, path, journey
Pronunciation: Charan
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Charan is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Footstep". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Charan. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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चरन्
foot
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Charan
IPA
/ˈcʰarən/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name
Historical Usage
Charan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chara' meaning 'to move'. In Hindu mythology, Charan is a title given to revered saints and gods, denoting their ability to move freely between the material and spiritual worlds.
Ancient India, circa 2000 BCE - present
Charan was also the name of a legendary king of the Satavahana dynasty in ancient India, who ruled around 110 CE. He is known for his military prowess and his patronage of art and culture.
1st century CE
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
चरन्
foot
चरन
चर
சரன்
சர
చరన్
చర
Charan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Footstep, path, journey
Charan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Footstep, path, journey
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