Name Meanings & Suggestions for "chedi"

Chedi is an alternative term for a Buddhist stupa, mainly used in Thailand. It may also refer to: Chedi Kingdom, an early kingdom in India. Chedi, U Thong, a subdistrict of U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand.

Shishupala (Sanskrit: शिशुपाल, lit. protector of child, IAST: Śiśupāla; sometimes spelt Sisupala) was the son of Damaghosha, king of Chedi, by Srutashrava, sister of Vasudeva. He was slain by Krishna at the great sacrifice of Yudhishthira in punishment of opprobrious abuse. He was also called Chaidya.