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UK girl's name

Chesna

A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "virtuous" or "honest".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Chesna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chesna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Chesna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Chesna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Chesna ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Chesna.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chesna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4798

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Chesna mean?

The given name Chesna is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chestha," meaning "effort" or "endeavor." This suggests that the name Chesna may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as hardworking, diligent, or determined.

While the exact time period when the name Chesna first emerged is uncertain, its Sanskrit roots indicate that it likely originated during the ancient Vedic period in India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. During this time, the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, were composed, and many names were derived from Sanskrit words and concepts found in these sacred texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chesna can be found in the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Chesna is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great Kurukshetra War.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chesna. One such person was Chesna the Wise, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE in the region of modern-day Pakistan. His teachings and writings on ethics, wisdom, and virtue were widely influential during his time.

Another prominent figure with the name Chesna was Chesna of Avanti, a powerful king who ruled over the Avanti kingdom in central India during the 7th century CE. He was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts, commissioning numerous temples and monuments during his reign.

In the 11th century CE, Chesna the Poet emerged as a celebrated writer and poet in the court of the Chola Empire in southern India. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved in various anthologies and manuscripts.

During the 14th century, Chesna the Explorer gained renown for his daring voyages and expeditions across the Indian Ocean. His travels to distant lands and his accounts of the peoples and cultures he encountered contributed significantly to the expansion of geographical knowledge at the time.

Lastly, Chesna the Artisan was a skilled craftsman and sculptor who lived in the 16th century in the city of Agra, India. He was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to create intricate stone carvings and architectural embellishments for the renowned Red Fort and other monuments, showcasing his remarkable talent and artistic vision.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Chesna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chesna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #4798 3 1

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FAQ

Chesna: questions and answers

How popular is the name Chesna in the UK right now?

In 2005, Chesna was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Chesna most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Chesna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Chesna?

A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "virtuous" or "honest".

How many people are called Chesna in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Chesna across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.