Chhaya

हिन्दी:छय·ગુજરાતી:છય

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Rising sun, dawn of joy

About the name

Chhaya is a beloved girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'Rising sun, dawn of joy'.

What is the meaning of the name Chhaya?: Chhaya means "Rising sun, dawn of joy". It is a traditional girl name of Sanskrit origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Chhaya?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Chhaya is Mithuna.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Chhaya?: The Nakshatra for Chhaya is Ardra.
How is Chhaya written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): छय · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): છય

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