Indian name meaning
Chandrika
♀ GirlChan·dri·ka · 3 syllables
Moonlight
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| C | h | a | n | d | r | i | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Chandrika carries the name number 6.
About the name Chandrika
Chandrika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Moonlight.”
Spoken aloud it is Chan·dri·ka — 3 syllables. Chandrika is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandrika mean?
Chandrika means “Moonlight.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Chandrika a boy or a girl name?
Chandrika is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Chandrika?
Chandrika is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Chandrika?
Chandrika has 3 syllables and is said as Chan·dri·ka.
What is the numerology number of the name Chandrika?
In the Chaldean system, Chandrika has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Chandrika a common name in India?
Chandrika appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Chandrika?
For a brother to Chandrika, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Chaitanya, Chetan, Chinmay or Divakar all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Chandrika?
Anika, Bhoomika, Devika or Sanika share Chandrika's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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