Charu
Charu is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful, lovely”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, lovely |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | चारु |
| Pronunciation | CHAA-roo |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
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.
Gifts with the name Charu
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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.