Name meaning
Chai
may mean “man”
- Origin
- Thai
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Thai
- Say it
- CHAI
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Chai is the Thai word for man or male, and a common part of Thai names like Somchai. In Hebrew, chai means life, a symbol of good fortune.
Roots
Thai chai (man); Hebrew ḥay (life).
Where it is used
Somchai shares the Thai element.
Chai name FAQ
What does the name Chai mean?
Chai may mean “man”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Thai chai (man); Hebrew ḥay (life).
Where does the name Chai come from?
Chai is of Thai origin. Today it is used in Thai families.
How do you pronounce Chai?
Chai is usually pronounced CHAI.
Is Chai a boy's or a girl's name?
Chai is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.



