Indian name meaning
Chandra
♂ BoyChan·dra · 2 syllables
The moon
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| C | h | a | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Chandra carries the name number 3.
About the name Chandra
Chandra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The moon.”
Spoken aloud it is Chan·dra — 2 syllables. Chandra appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandra mean?
Chandra means “The moon.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Chandra a boy or a girl name?
Chandra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Chandra?
Chandra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Chandra?
Chandra has 2 syllables and is said as Chan·dra.
What is the numerology number of the name Chandra?
In the Chaldean system, Chandra has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Chandra a common name in India?
Chandra appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Chandra?
For a sister to Chandra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Chaitra, Chetana, Chhavi or Rachana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Chandra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Chandra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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