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Origin and Meaning of the Name Chaitanya

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Origin:	Sanskrit


Meaning:	Consciousness


Pronunciation:	(chi tan yah); (chi tan yuh) [Guide]

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Hindu Names, Sanskrit Names, Indian Names

Used in:

Hindi speaking countries

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The female form of the name ends with a long vowel 'a', whereas the male form has a short final vowel 'a'. Chaitanya is considered to be one of the greatest of the Vaishnavite saints (1486-1533). He claimed that a state of ecstasy could be acheived through love and devotion to Krishna, as well as through song and dance. The chant 'Hare Krishna' is attributed to Chaitanya.