How do you pronounce Chamara?

Cha-ma-ra, IPA /t͡ʃaːˈmara/.

What is the origin of the name Chamara?

Chamara is a Masculine name from Sinhala (Sri Lankan).

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Chamara

Q: What does the name Chamara mean?

a whisk made from the tail of a yak, a fly-whisk. The chamara is a ceremonial whisk, often made of yak hair, held as a symbol of royalty or divinity in ancient India and Sri Lanka.

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Cha-ma-ra · /t͡ʃaːˈmara/

MasculineSinhalaSri LankanRegional

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Meaning

a whisk made from the tail of a yak, a fly-whisk

Legacy

The chamara is a ceremonial whisk, often made of yak hair, held as a symbol of royalty or divinity in ancient India and Sri Lanka.

Known for

Chamara is a common name within Sri Lanka, but less recognized internationally.

whisk

The images that carry it

👑

The chamara was historically a symbol of royalty, indicating a person of high status or a monarch.

🌬️

A whisk creates a gentle breeze, evoking the movement and airiness associated with the chamara's function.

🐴

The traditional chamara is crafted from the tail hair of a yak, a type of horse-like animal.

✨

The ceremonial use of a chamara often suggests an aura of elegance and distinction.

What it asks of you

Moral

Act with grace and uphold dignity in all your dealings.

Character

Embodies a refined presence and ceremonial importance.

Mindset

Approaches the world with an awareness of tradition and respect for status.

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Alternate spellingsThamarai

Kindred meaningsThanuja Kavindya Sabina Bibek Amrita Hiranya

Same languageChathurika Sewwandi Hiruni Piyumi Sachini Tharushi

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