The baby name Chakor is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHA-kor (approx. /ˈtʃɑːkɔr/).
Chakor is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Chakor is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHA-kor (approx. /ˈtʃɑːkɔr/).
Chakor is Indian in Origin.
Chakor is a South Asian given name from Sanskrit cakora (चकोर), denoting the red-legged partridge (Alectoris chukar). In Indo-Aryan languages (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati), chakor/chakora names the bird famed in poetry for gazing at the moon and "drinking" its light; hence the name conveys lunar enchantment, ardor, and steadfast devotion.
The motif appears throughout classical Sanskrit kavya, medieval Hindi-Urdu lyrics, and folk songs pairing "Chand–Chakor" as lovers. As a given name it is rare but recognizable across India, Pakistan, and Nepal, typically masculine yet also used unisex. Variants and related forms include Chakora/Cakora (scholarly transliteration), Chakori (feminine), and Urdu romanizations like Chakoor. The imagery also resonates where the chukar is iconic (it is Pakistan's national bird), reinforcing associations of beauty, yearning, and faithful love.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| MA | 0 | #1,033 | 96 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,161 | 16 | 20,130 |
Chakor is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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