Chandigarh in Hindi — Meaning of चंडीगढ़ (caṇḍīgaṛh)

📖 Meaning of “Chandigarh”

The meaning of “Chandigarh” in Hindi is चंडीगढ़, pronounced caṇḍīgaṛh . Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.

📘 Definition of Chandigarh

A city and union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana; the capital city of Haryana and Punjab.

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

Compound of Chandi + Garh, in turn borrowed from Hindi चंडीगढ़ (caṇḍīgaṛh). Chandi refers to a Hindu Goddess, the warrior avatar of Goddess Parvati, while Garh means "fort". The name is derived from Chandi Mandir, an ancient temple devoted to this goddess, near the city in Panchkula District.

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Word (English)

Chandigarh

Meaning in Hindi

चंडीगढ़

Pronunciation

caṇḍīgaṛh

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Hindi meaning of "Chandigarh" is चंडीगढ़ (caṇḍīgaṛh).

In Devanagari script it is written as चंडीगढ़.

It is pronounced "caṇḍīgaṛh". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.

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