Chai

Meaning of Chai

In the tapestry of global names, Chai glows with the comforting aroma of spiced tea and the vibrant corazón of life. Originally a Hindi word for tea that waltzed west along ancient Silk Road routes from China, Chai now nestles in hearths and cafés alike, casting a fragrant hechizo of cinnamon and cardamom—almost as if that spice magically finds its way into mittens, pockets, and daydreams. In Hebrew, Chai blooms with the meaning of life itself—alive, vibrant, unstoppable. Unisex by design, this name slips effortlessly into sunlit patios in Buenos Aires as much as into bustling Delhi bazaars, weaving a cultural puente as rich as its flavor. With each syllable, Chai invites warmth, resilience, and a dash of wanderlust into a child’s journey.

Pronunciation

Indian (Hindi)

  • Pronunced as CHAI (/tʃaɪ/)

English

  • Pronunced as CHY (/tʃaɪ/)

Hebrew

  • Pronunced as CHY (/xaɪ/)

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