Chudamaniचूडामणि
Cūḍāmaṇi · traditionally used for boys
“Crest-jewel; Sītā's crown-gem”
Cūḍāmaṇi — 'jewel worn on the top of the head, crest-jewel'; figuratively 'the best, most excellent.' Sītā's divine crown-jewel given to Hanumān in Aśokavana as token for Rāma.
Starting sound and where it falls
Chudamani begins with Chu — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Chu open Ashwini pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Sītā's cūḍāmaṇi (Rām).
Cultural context
Evokes Sītā's precious crown-jewel, a token of love and recognition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Cūḍāmaṇi
ततो वस्त्रगतं मुक्त्वा दिव्यं चूडामणिं शुभम्। प्रदेयो राघवायेति सीता हनुमते ददौ ॥ ५-३८-६९ ॥
Then, untying the bright divine jewel for her head (cūḍāmaṇi) which was tied in her garment, Sītā gave it to Hanumān, saying that it might be handed over to Rāma.
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa Sundara-kāṇḍa 38.69
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
What does the name Chudamani mean?
Chudamani (Cūḍāmaṇi) is attested as “Crest-jewel; Sītā's crown-gem.” Cūḍāmaṇi — 'jewel worn on the top of the head, crest-jewel'; figuratively 'the best, most excellent.' Sītā's divine crown-jewel given to Hanumān in Aśokavana as token for Rāma.
Which nakshatra sound does Chudamani fit?
Chudamani begins with the sound Chu, which opens Ashwini pada 1. 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 Chudamani a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Chudamani is traditionally used for boys.
Is Chudamani attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa Sundara-kāṇḍa 38.69); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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