boy · Sanskrit

Chira

/CHI-ra/

Meaning: Lamp, light

Chira at a glance

Meaning: Lamp, light
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: CHI-ra
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Chirag, Chyrag, Cheeraag, Chirraag, Cheerrag, Chirah

Lucky details for Chira

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Chira is a Sanskrit name meaning “lamp, light”. It is a spelling variant of Chirag and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Chira for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Chira reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Chii Chir Chiy Chy

Middle Names

Chirag Chreestosah Conorya

Sibling Names

Aanya Adveek Anjaly Charve

Compatible Names

Aarav Aarya Akshaiya Aneeketa Arnaah Cheerrag

FAQs about the name Chira

What does the name Chira mean?

Chira means “lamp, light” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Chira a boy or girl name?

Chira is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Chira?

Chira is pronounced CHI-ra (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Chira?

The lucky number for Chira is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Chira?

Popular short forms include Chii, Chir, Chiy, Chy.