चारु

Charu

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Charu is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful, lovely”.

MeaningBeautiful, lovely
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Written asचारु
PronunciationCHAA-roo
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Charu

Charu is the Sanskrit charu, meaning beautiful, charming or agreeable. In the Bhagavata Purana Charudeshna and Charumati are among Krishna's children, and Charulata is the heroine of a Tagore story filmed by Satyajit Ray. Charu works both alone and as the first part of longer names. It is mainly given to girls, though it occasionally appears as a boy's name.

Is Charu a Hindu name?

A Hindu name with a classical Sanskrit meaning; it has no specific deity link.

How popular is Charu?

Used across India, especially in the north and in Bengal.

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Spellings and variants of Charu

Names similar to Charu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charu mean?

Charu means 'Beautiful, lovely'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Charu a Hindu name?

A Hindu name with a classical Sanskrit meaning; it has no specific deity link.

How do you pronounce Charu?

Charu is pronounced CHAA-roo.

Is Charu a boy or girl name?

Charu is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.