Chela is a term used in the Guru-shishya tradition of Hinduism, roughly equivalent to the western term disciple.

Chela may also refer to:

• Chela, a small minnow-type fish in the Cyprinid family
• Juan Ignacio Chela, a professional tennis player from Argentina

Chela may also be:

• The technical term for an arthropod's claw

Titles and occupations in Hinduism