Young one, girl
Pronunciation: CHEH-lah
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Chella is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Young one". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: CHEH-lah. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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चेल्ल
शोभन, सुन्दर
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
CHEH-lah
IPA
tʃe���ːa
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Chella, also known as Cholas, were an ancient Indian dynasty reigning from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. Their capital was located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Chella is the name of a prominent ruler, Chellasamudra, from the later Chola period (10th-12th centuries CE). He is renowned for his contributions to irrigation, constructing numerous reservoirs, dams, and canals in the region.
10th-12th centuries CE
Chella, a title used by some Jain monks, is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'disciple'. During the medieval era (approximately 5th to 16th centuries CE), Jain monks used this title as a sign of respect towards their gurus. The title was also used for the Jain monks themselves, indicating their status as spiritual disciples.
Medieval era (approximately 5th to 16th centuries CE)
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Translations
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चेल्ल
शोभन, सुन्दर
चेल्ला
शोभन, सुन्दर
சேல்ல
சிறப்பு, கலையாளம்
చెల్ల
శోభన, సు�� ndర
Chella
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Young one, girl
Chella
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Young one, girl
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