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The name Chhaya is a girl's name meaning "shadow, shade".

Not to be confused with the Hebrew name, Chhaya (also spelled Chaya) is a name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit <em>chāyā</em>, meaning "shadow, light, reflection". The personification of the Hindu goddess of shadow, Chhaya is a popular choice in India and is notably borne by actress Chhaya Kadam and singer Chhaya Ganguli. Malay and Indonesian names Cahaya and Cahya derive from the same root. 



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