Chaitali as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chaitali

What is the meaning of the name Chaitali ?

The baby name Chaitali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced CHAI-tah-lee (IPA: /ˈtʃaɪtəli/).

Chaitali is Sanskrit in Origin.

Chaitali is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit, formed from Caitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (March–April). It conveys “belonging to Chaitra” or “born in the month of Chaitra,” and by extension evokes springtime, renewal, blossoms, and auspicious beginnings tied to festivals like Chaitra Navratri and regional New Year observances. The name appears across Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, and Hindi spheres, with strong associations in eastern India; in Bengali and Devanagari scripts it is written চৈতালি and चैताली.

As a given name, Chaitali gained literary sheen through Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry collection titled “Chaitali” in the late 19th century, helping normalize it in Bengal and later in urban India and the diaspora. Common variants and spellings include Chaitalee and Chaitaly; related names are Chaitra/Chaithra. Nicknames such as Chaiti, Chai, or Tali occur regionally. The name’s tone is poetic, seasonal, and gently traditional yet contemporary.