Chanta
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Chanta
The name 'Chanta' is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved" or "dear," derived from the root *chand* (to please or shine).
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Etymology
The name 'Chanta' is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved" or "dear," derived from the root *chand* (to please or shine). It is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, with historical ties to the name of Chanta, a queen consort in the Khmer Empire (12th century).
Chanta currently ranks #17,674 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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