Meaning and Origin
What does the name Chai mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United States and India agree the name Chai is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Tea".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Chai is of Hebrew origin and means "life".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Chai is of Hebrew origin and means "Long life".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Chai means "Beautiful springtime".
From Hindi-Urdu चाय (cāy) / چای (ćāy), from Persian چای (and Turkish çay, and cognates) from Sinitic 茶 (chá). Ultimately cognate to tea; see that page for extended history.
- A beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices based loosely on Indian recipes
chai was also found in the following language(s): Jamaican Creole, Mandarin, Navajo, Norman, Swahili, and Vietnamese