Chakori
Chakori is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Hindi origin, meaning “Female chakor bird”.
| Meaning | Female chakor bird |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Hindi |
| Written as | चकोरी |
| Pronunciation | chuh-KOH-ree |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Chakori
Chakori is the feminine of chakor, a partridge-like bird found in the Himalayas. In Indian poetry the chakor is said to drink the rays of moonlight and to gaze devotedly at the moon, so it stands for faithful love and longing. The name draws on this classical image and is used in North India.
Is Chakori a Hindu name?
Chakori is a Hindu name drawn from Indian poetic tradition rather than scripture; the bird's devotion to the moon is a common image in devotional verse.
How popular is Chakori?
An uncommon name in North India.
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Spellings and variants of Chakori
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chakori mean?
Chakori means 'Female chakor bird'. It is of Sanskrit, via Hindi origin.
Is Chakori a Hindu name?
Chakori is a Hindu name drawn from Indian poetic tradition rather than scripture; the bird's devotion to the moon is a common image in devotional verse.
How do you pronounce Chakori?
Chakori is pronounced chuh-KOH-ree.
Is Chakori a boy or girl name?
Chakori is usually a girl name.