The baby name Chetan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃeːtən/ (CHAY-tuhn).
Chetan is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Chetan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃeːtən/ (CHAY-tuhn).
Chetan is Sanskrit in Origin.
Chetan is a masculine given name from Sanskrit cetana, rooted in the verb cit "to perceive, be conscious." In classical texts, cetana describes sentient, living beings and the quality of awareness; as a name it conveys "conscious, perceptive, awakened," sometimes extended to "vital, full of spirit." The Devanagari form is चेतन, commonly pronounced CHEH-tun or CHAY-tun in English.
Used across Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, and other Indo-Aryan languages, Chetan has seen steady modern usage in India and among the diaspora since the late 19th century, with cognate resonance to the theological concept of Chaitanya (consciousness). Spelling variants include Chethan and Cheten; feminine counterparts are Chetana and Chethana, while related names include Chaitanya/Chetanya. Notable bearers such as author Chetan Bhagat, filmmaker Chetan Anand, and cricketer Chetan Sharma have reinforced its contemporary profile.
| Chetan Anand Chetan Anand was an influential Indian filmmaker and actor, best known for directing the film 'Neecha Nagar', which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946. He played a significant role in shaping Indian cinema during the mid-20th century. His other notable works include 'Haqeeqat' and 'Heer Raanjha'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #37 | 34 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #104 | 13 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3,702 | 16,750 |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #137 | 3 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #161 | 17 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #275 | 8 | 11,010 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #312 | 46 | 8,477 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2009 | #323 | 6 | 2,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #376 | 6 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #387 | 3 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| BH | 0 | #502 | 52 | 17,937 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #521 | 6 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #552 | 6 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #560 | 148 | 18,093 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #562 | 70 | 13,121 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #600 | 6 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #647 | 123 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #648 | 50 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #675 | 207 | 17,948 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #752 | 354 | 22,615 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #893 | 6 | 7,053 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #920 | 11 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,079 | 33 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,152 | 27 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,333 | 282 | 28,008 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,441 | 31 | 10,046 |
Chetan is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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