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Chirag

chih-AH

Chirag (name) means a male given name of Persian origin, often used in India, meaning "lamp" or "light.". Example: “Chirag lit a diya for the festival.”

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A male given name of Persian origin, often used in India, meaning "lamp" or "light."
"Chirag lit a diya for the festival."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ), meaning "lamp, lightsource."

Origin: Persian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Chirag” mean?

The word “Chirag” means a male given name of Persian origin, often used in India, meaning "lamp" or "light.".

How do you pronounce “Chirag”?

“Chirag” is pronounced chih-AH (/t͡ʃɪˈɾɑːɣ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Chirag” in a sentence?

Here is “Chirag” used in a sentence: “Chirag lit a diya for the festival.”

What part of speech is “Chirag”?

“Chirag” is a name.

Where does the word “Chirag” come from?

The word “Chirag” comes from Persian. Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ), meaning "lamp, lightsource.".

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