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Chirag

Lamp, Light

chee-ragˈtʃiɾəɡ

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5
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
male
Gender

Meaning & Origin

A lamp or light that illuminates the path or guides through the darkness

Spiritual meaning

A beacon of light and hope in the spiritual journey of life

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

चिरग्

Lamp, light

🇮🇳Hindi

चिरग

चित्राग् (चित्र + अग) के साथ से, जिसमें 'चित्र' चित्रकार (artist) का वर्णन है और 'अग' दीप (लापट) का वर्णन है, यह नाम चित्रकार द्वारा प्रकाशित करने वाले लापट को विशेष रूप से बताते हैं।

🇮🇳Tamil

சிறக்

கோட்டையில் விளக்கம் (torchlight)

🇮🇳Telugu

చిరగ్

దీపము

🇮🇳Marathi

Chirag

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lamp, Light

🇧🇩Bengali

Chirag

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lamp, Light

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

chee-rag

ˈtʃiɾəɡ

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

YellowGold

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name 'Chirag' is of Persian origin and in Hinduism, it is given as a symbol of enlightenment and guidance. A Chirag is a lamp that lights up the darkness and guides people to their destination. This name signifies being a beacon of hope and a source of light in one's personal and professional life.

'Chirag' is considered a sacred and spiritual name in Hinduism. It signifies the inner light that guides an individual towards the path of spiritual growth and enlightenment. The name is often associated with purity, knowledge, and wisdom. It is believed that just as a physical Chirag illuminates the physical world, an individual named Chirag carries the inner light that guides them on their spiritual journey. Additionally, the name is also associated with Lord Rama, who was referred to as 'Chirag Krishna' due to his inner light that guided him throughout his life.

Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The name Chirag is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chir' which means 'to illuminate' and 'Ag' which means 'lamp' or 'light'. It is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas, as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment. It is also associated with the deity Agni, the god of fire and knowledge.

Historical references

Historical records show that Chirag was a famous Jain Tirthankara of the 12th Jain Tattvartha Sutra. The name Chirag carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Jainism

Notable people with this name

Chirag Jani

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Lamp, Light