Chirantan means “Eternal, everlasting”. Chirantan (चिरन्तन · చిరంతన్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Eternal, everlasting”. It comes from the Sanskrit cirantana. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 4, within Meena rashi (Pisces).

Chirantan name meaning at a glance

FactChirantan
MeaningEternal, everlasting
GenderHindu boy name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleClassic
Devanagariचिरन्तन
Teluguచిరంతన్
Sanskrit (IAST)cirantana
PronunciationChi-ran-tan
First syllableचि
NakshatraRevati (pada 4)
RashiMeena (Pisces)
Numerology9 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean)
ThemesSeasons & time

Meaning and origin of Chirantan

Chirantan is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word cirantana, meaning “Eternal, everlasting”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Chirantan

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “चि” of Chirantan falls in Revati nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Meena rashi (Pisces). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Chirantan

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): चिरन्तन
  • Telugu: చిరంతన్
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): cirantana

How to pronounce Chirantan

Say it as “Chi-ran-tan” — 3 spoken syllables.

Chirantan is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.

Popular in Bengali families

Names similar to Chirantan

Chandrachud, Chandragupta, Chandrakirti, Chandramouli, Chandransh, Chhandas

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Chirantan: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Chirantan?

Chirantan means “Eternal, everlasting”. It comes from the Sanskrit cirantana.

Is Chirantan a traditional or a modern name?

Chirantan is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Chirantan written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): चिरन्तन. In Telugu: చిరంతన్. Sanskrit transliteration: cirantana.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chirantan?

Its first syllable “चि” falls in Revati nakshatra (pada 4) and Meena rashi (Pisces) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Chirantan?

9 in Chaldean numerology and 7 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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