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//tʃʌn.drə.ˈɡʊpt// ॐ
“"Protected by the moon — the boy who became India's first emperor"”
Moon-protected, founder of the Maurya dynasty
*root → sanskrit → chandragupt → Chandragupt
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THE PEACEMAKER
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. They represent harmony and the gentle art of bringing people together.
Root
candra + gupta
Moon-protected, guarded by the moon
Classical Sanskrit
Chandragupt
Moon-protected, founder of the Maurya dynasty
Modern Usage
Chandragupt
One of the most beloved names in Indian families today.
Personality Traits
Visionary, fearless, and destined for greatness — one who builds from nothing to everything
Script
चन्द्रगुप्त
Sanskrit
Root Word
candra + gupta (चन्द्र + गुप्त)
Moon-protected, guarded by the moon
Syllable Breakdown
Chan-dra-gup-t
4 syllables
Did You Know?
Chandragupta Maurya defeated the armies of Alexander's successors and founded the Maurya Empire (~322 BCE) — the largest empire in Indian history, stretching from Afghanistan to Bangladesh. He was mentored by Chanakya and rose from obscurity to emperor. The Greek ambassador Megasthenes described his court as more magnificent than anything in Persia or Greece.
Popularity
Iconic
One of the greatest names in Indian history
Syllables
4 Beats
/tʃʌn.drə.ˈɡʊpt/
Personality
The Empire Builder
Visionary, fearless, and destined for greatness — one who builds from nothing to everything
Rarity
Very Rare
Sanskrit