Meaning & Origin
Chirantan means 'the one who is eternal, everlasting' in Hindu tradition.
Spiritual meaning
Represents immortality and divine grace.
Language details
चिरन्तन
Eternal
चिरन्तन
सदा अजीब
சிரந்தன்
தென்னாளுக்கு ஒளிப்பூண்டு
చిరంతన
అద్భుతంగా చాలా కాలం
Chirantan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Eternal, Everlasting
Chirantan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Eternal, Everlasting
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
chi-RAN-tan
/tʃɪrənˈtən/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Chirantan is deeply rooted in Hindu culture and holds great significance. In Hindu traditions, names are believed to hold spiritual and sometimes prophetic meanings that reveal an individual's nature and destiny. The name Chirantan is a reflection of the Hindu belief in the eternal nature of the soul.
The spiritual significance of the name Chirantan lies in its deep connection to the Hindu concept of the eternal soul. It reminds us that our soul, while housed in our physical body, is eternal and everlasting. This understanding of the soul can bring a sense of peace, purpose, and meaning to our lives. It can also inspire us to live our lives in a way that honors and nurtures our soul, rather than just focusing on the material world and the physical body.
Vedic name • Root: चिर् (chir) + अन्त (anta) = चिरन्तन (chirantan) • From the Vedas, meaning eternal, imperishable, enduring, perpetual.
Historical references
Chirantanacharitra, also known as Chirantanadaka, is a 12th-century Sanskrit epic poem written by Jayanta Bhatta. It tells the story of King Chirantan, who was cursed by a sage for killing a cow during a war and was subsequently turned into a serpent. The king had to live in the form of a serpent for a hundred years and was released from the curse only after he proved his devotion to Lord Shiva.
12th century
Chirantanadatta is a play by the 15th-century Indian poet-dramatist Krishunashtaka. It is a Sanskrit drama and tells the story of King Chirantan, who is besieged by his enemies and is visited by four celestial women (Apsaras) sent by Lord Indra. They entertain the king and his soldiers with their dance and music, thereby lifting their spirits and enabling them to fight on.
15th century
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