Looking for a Buddhist baby boy name starting with the letter C? Here are 29 Buddhist boy names beginning with C, each with its meaning, including Chanda (Moon), Chandaka (Attendant), Channa (Young).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist boy names starting with C and their meanings
Chanda – Moon
Chandaka – Attendant
Channa – Young
Chirayu – Immortal
Chaitanya – Consciousness
Chaitra – First month of the Hindu calendar
Chakrapani – Holder of the discus
Chakravartee – Universal ruler
Chakresh – Name of Lord Vishnu
Charaka – Wanderer
Chandana – Sandalwood
Chathura – Clever (Sinhala)
Chanaka – Chickpea, a sage
Chenrezig – Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan)
Choden – Devout (Tibetan)
Chogyal – Dharma king (Tibetan)
Chokyi – Of the Dharma (Tibetan)
Chandima – Moon
Chandrakirti – Great Buddhist philosopher
Charith – Character
Chatchai – Victory banner (Thai)
Chaiwat – Victorious (Thai)
Chalerm – Celebration (Thai)
Chanchai – Victorious (Thai)
Chokchai – Lucky victory (Thai)
Chaloem – Celebrate (Thai)
Chimi – Immortal (Bhutanese)
Chencho – Dharma eye (Bhutanese)
Choeying – Dharma realm (Tibetan)
Tips for choosing the right name
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
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