Chandragupta
Chandragupta (चन्द्रगुप्त) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”.
Chandragupta (चन्द्रगुप्त) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”.
Chandragupta means “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”. Chandragupta (चन्द्रगुप्त · చంద్రగుప్త) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”. It is formed from candra (moon), gupta (protected). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “च” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 3, within Meena rashi (Pisces).
Chandragupta name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Chandragupta |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | candra (moon) + gupta (protected) |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | चन्द्रगुप्त |
| Telugu | చంద్రగుప్త |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | candragupta |
| Pronunciation | Chan-dra-gup-ta |
| First syllable | च |
| Nakshatra | Revati (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Meena (Pisces) |
| Numerology | 7 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Glory, victory & leadership |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Chandragupta
Chandragupta is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history. It is built from:
- candra — moon
- gupta — protected
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Chandragupta
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “च” of Chandragupta falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Chandragupta
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चन्द्रगुप्त
- Telugu: చంద్రగుప్త
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): candragupta
How to pronounce Chandragupta
Say it as “Chan-dra-gup-ta” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Chandragupta
Chandrachud, Chandrakirti, Chandramouli, Chandransh, Chhandas, Chidansh
Chandragupta: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Chandragupta?
Chandragupta means “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”. It is formed from candra (moon), gupta (protected).
Is Chandragupta a traditional or a modern name?
Chandragupta is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Chandragupta written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चन्द्रगुप्त. In Telugu: చంద్రగుప్త. Sanskrit transliteration: candragupta.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chandragupta?
Its first syllable “च” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 3) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Chandragupta?
7 in Chaldean numerology and 6 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Chandragupta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandragupta mean?
Chandragupta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Protected by the moon; founder of the Maurya empire”.
Is Chandragupta a boy or girl name?
Chandragupta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chandragupta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chandragupta aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chandragupta?
The Chaldean name number of Chandragupta is 7.
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