Chirag
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Chirag
The name Chirag derives from Persian and means "lamp" or "light," rooted in the Persian word "چراغ" (chiraagh).
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Etymology
The name Chirag derives from Persian and means "lamp" or "light," rooted in the Persian word "چراغ" (chiraagh). It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Muslims in India, Pakistan, and the Persian-speaking world, with historical usage reflecting the metaphorical association of light with guidance and divine illumination in Islamic tradition.
Chirag currently ranks #11,084 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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