Chalisa

Chalisa is a girl's name of Indian origin, rooted in Hinduism. The name can be directly translated as 'the Forty' and comes from the Sanskrit word 'chalis', which stands for 'forty'.

What does the name Chalisa mean?

Chalisa is an Indian first name for girls that is anchored in Hinduism. The literal meaning of the name is 'the Forty', derived from the Sanskrit word 'chalis'. Furthermore, there is a biblical connection where the name means 'the Pure' or 'the Sincere'. In a Middle English context, the name could also be translated as 'the Chalice' or 'the Cup'. In Indian mythology, the 'Hanuman Chalisa' is a poem dedicated to the monkey god and consists of 40 verses.

Where does the name Chalisa come from?

The name Chalisa has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the Forty'. It is composed of the Sanskrit word 'chalis' for forty. In a Middle English context, 'chalis' could also mean 'Chalice' or 'Cup'. The language of the name encompasses English, Hindi, as well as Hindu and Indian influences.

How do you pronounce Chalisa?

Cha-lisa, where 'Cha' is pronounced like in 'Charm' and 'lisa' like in 'Lisa'.

Popularity

In Germany, Chalisa is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common girls' names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Chalisa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,204th. Worldwide, Chalisa is used with varying frequency.

Nicknames & pet names

Cha / Chali / Chasi / Lisa