Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Chaya

“A shadow or shade”

About the name Chaya

Meaning
A shadow or shade
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
C
Name number
2

Numerology of Chaya

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Chaya

Revati

Naming syllable “Cha” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityPushan, protector of travellers
SymbolA pair of fish

Kind, caring and protective. Traditionally linked with nurturing others and a safe, gentle journey through life.

All Revati names
Chaya starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Chaya

What does the name Chaya mean?

Chaya means "A shadow or shade" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Chaya a boy or a girl name?

Chaya is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Chaya match?

The name Chaya starts with the syllable "Cha", which is a naming syllable of Revati nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Chaya?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Chaya adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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