Meaning & Origin
Charulata is a Sanskrit name that means 'beautiful, charming'. It is derived from the word 'charu' which means 'beauty' or 'charm'. In Hindu mythology, Charulata is a name given to the divine feminine energy, symbolizing grace, beauty, and allure.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the graceful and beautiful aspect of the divine feminine.
Language details
चरुलाता
Charming, Graceful
चरुलाता
चरुः (charuḥ) - चरण का रस दान चारुतरंग (charuḥ - charana kā ras dān cārutaraṃg)
சருலாதா
Graceful, Beautiful
చరులతా
చరుణమైయేయే లేదే (charuṇamaiyēyē lēdē)
Charulata
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Beautiful, charming
Charulata
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Beautiful, charming
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
char-oo-lah-tah
/ˈtʃarʊlɑtɑ/
Lucky number
2
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
11
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Charulata holds significant cultural importance in India, particularly among Bengali Hindus. It is a popular name for girls and is often used as a literary and artistic reference. The character Charulata in Rabindranath Tagore's novella "Nastanirh" (The Broken Nest) is a prime example of the name's cultural influence. The character Charulata is known for her beauty, grace, and melodious voice, making her a symbol of the ideal Indian woman.
In Hinduism, Charulata represents the feminine aspect of the divine, often depicted as Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, creativity, and beauty. Charulata embodies the qualities that are considered essential to attain spiritual enlightenment - beauty, grace, creativity, and melodiousness. By invoking the name Charulata, one can seek blessings for the awakening of inner beauty, creativity, and knowledge, leading to a deeper spiritual connection.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit origin • Charulata is a beautiful Sanskrit name that means Charming and Graceful. It is derived from the Sanskrit words शुक्ल (shukla) meaning pure and चरुः (charuḥ) meaning form, grace, or beauty. The long meaning of the name is शुक्ल चरुः शरण्यं लाता, which translates to 'pure form of refuge or protection'.
Historical references
The character Charulata in Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Nastanirh' (19th century) is based on his wife, Charuchandra. It portrays the story of a young, intelligent and beautiful wife who feels stifled by her married life and longs for intellectual stimulation and companionship.
19th century
In Hindu mythology, Charulata is the name of a goddess, identified with the goddess Parvati. She is known as the goddess of love, beauty and grace. Charulata is also revered as the goddess of womanhood and represents the feminine energy or shakti in the universe.
Ancient India
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