Chaitanya
Meaning of Chaitanya
Chaitanya is a unique and meaningful name for baby boys. It originates from India and carries deep cultural significance. The name Chaitanya is pronounced as chai-TAHN-yuh (/tʃaɪˈtɑn.jə/) in Indian English. It is also sometimes spelled as Chaitan or Chetan. In recent years, the popularity of the name Chaitanya has been on the rise in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2019 and ranking at number 12,126. This name has a rich history and associations with enlightenment and spiritual awakening, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their little one.
Pronunciation
Indian
- Pronunced as chai-TAHN-yuh (/tʃaɪˈtɑn.jə/)
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Notable People Named Chaitanya
| Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a 15th-century Indian Hindu saint from Bengal, known for his worship of Krishna and his influence on Vaishnavism, as well as for founding Gaudiya Vaishnavism and popularizing the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra. |
| Chaitanya Tamhane is an Indian filmmaker acclaimed for the 2014 Marathi courtroom drama Court, which was India's official submission for the 88th Academy Awards. |
| Chaitanya Bishnoi is an Indian cricketer known for playing for Haryana and being part of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. |
