Chiragचिराग
Cirāga · traditionally used for boys
“Lamp; light”
From Persian چراغ (cherāgh) "lamp, light", via Hindi. No Sanskrit lemma.
Starting sound and where it falls
Chirag begins with Chi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Chi open Revati pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Chirag Paswan.
Cultural context
Evokes the glow of a lamp, a Persian-origin image of guiding light common in Indian naming.
Used in: Hindi, Urdu, Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Chirag mean?
Chirag (Cirāga) is attested as “Lamp; light.” From Persian چراغ (cherāgh) "lamp, light", via Hindi. No Sanskrit lemma.
Which nakshatra sound does Chirag fit?
Chirag begins with the sound Chi, which opens Revati pada 4. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Chirag a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Chirag is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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