Indian name meaning
Chirag
♂ BoyChi·rag · 2 syllables
A lamp; light
- Origin
- Hindi
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| C | h | i | r | a | g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Chirag carries the name number 6.
About the name Chirag
Chirag is a boy's name of Hindi origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A lamp; light.”
Spoken aloud it is Chi·rag — 2 syllables. Chirag turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chirag mean?
Chirag means “A lamp; light.” It is a boy's name of Hindi origin.
Is Chirag a boy or a girl name?
Chirag is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Chirag?
Chirag is of Hindi origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Chirag?
Chirag has 2 syllables and is said as Chi·rag.
What is the numerology number of the name Chirag?
In the Chaldean system, Chirag has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Chirag a common name in India?
Chirag appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Chirag?
For a sister to Chirag, families often stay within the same Hindi naming tradition — Chahat, Kajal, Mishri or Pihu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Chirag?
Anurag share Chirag's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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