Charulata
Charulata is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful vine”.
| Meaning | Beautiful vine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | चारुलता |
| Pronunciation | chaa-roo-LUH-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Charulata
Charulata joins charu, beautiful, with lata, a creeper or flowering vine, a classical image of grace and slenderness. The name is closely tied to Bengali culture: Charulata is the heroine of Satyajit Ray's 1964 film, adapted from Rabindranath Tagore's novella Nastanirh, about a lonely, gifted wife in nineteenth-century Calcutta. Many older Indian women bear the name.
Is Charulata a Hindu name?
Charulata is a Hindu name drawn from poetic Sanskrit imagery rather than from scripture or a particular deity.
How popular is Charulata?
Most familiar in Bengal and South India (as Charulatha); somewhat traditional today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charulata mean?
Charulata means 'Beautiful vine'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Charulata a Hindu name?
Charulata is a Hindu name drawn from poetic Sanskrit imagery rather than from scripture or a particular deity.
How do you pronounce Charulata?
Charulata is pronounced chaa-roo-LUH-tah.
Is Charulata a boy or girl name?
Charulata is usually a girl name.