Chiranjit
Chiranjit is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Ever victorious; long-lived”.
| Meaning | Ever victorious; long-lived |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | চিরঞ্জিত |
| Pronunciation | chee-RUN-jeet |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Chiranjit
Chiranjit is a Bengali name built on Sanskrit chira, 'long-lasting' or 'eternal'. It is usually explained as 'eternally victorious', joining chira with jit, 'conqueror', though it is also often treated as a form of chiranjiv, 'long-lived'. The Bengali actor and politician Chiranjeet Chakraborty is a well-known bearer. Most use is in West Bengal and among Bengali families elsewhere.
Is Chiranjit a Hindu name?
Chiranjit is a Hindu Bengali name; the chira element recalls the chiranjivi, the long-lived immortals of Hindu tradition such as Hanuman.
How popular is Chiranjit?
Used in West Bengal, mainly among men born in the twentieth century.
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Spellings and variants of Chiranjit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiranjit mean?
Chiranjit means 'Ever victorious; long-lived'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Chiranjit a Hindu name?
Chiranjit is a Hindu Bengali name; the chira element recalls the chiranjivi, the long-lived immortals of Hindu tradition such as Hanuman.
How do you pronounce Chiranjit?
Chiranjit is pronounced chee-RUN-jeet.
Is Chiranjit a boy or girl name?
Chiranjit is usually a boy name.