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Plump, robust, or large
Pronunciation: CHUNK-ee
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Chunky is a unisex name from English origin meaning "Plump". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: CHUNK-ee. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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मूर्धान्य
having a large head
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
CHUNK-ee
IPA
/bəˈdɛ pɑ̃ʋ/
Origin
Root Origin
English
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
3
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
There is a Jain Tattvartha Sutra text from the 11th century that mentions the name Chunkyashva. Chunkyashva was a king who ruled over the region of Kalinga in eastern India.
11th century
Another reference to Chunky can be found in the medieval Indian epic poem 'Mahabharata' where a character named Chunkana, also known as Chunki, is mentioned. He was a king of the Vrishni dynasty and a cousin of Krishna.
5th century BCE - 4th century CE
Translations
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मूर्धान्य
having a large head
बड़े_पाँव
having large limbs
மூலம்_பெரும்
having a large body
బెదురు
having a large body
Chunky
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Plump, robust, or large
Chunky
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Plump, robust, or large
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