Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Chandra

Pronunciation /CHANDR-a/

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“The Moon”

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Chandra's Numerology

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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundCh
Numerology4 · The Builder
Name-based RashiMeena (Pisces)
Traditional gemstoneYellow Sapphire
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C → Meena (Pisces)
Traditional name-sound (akshar) association
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Meaning of Chandra

Chandra is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “The Moon”.

Chandra's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Chandra at a Glance

Popularity
52/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
48/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Chandra is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Chandra Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#68#115#1612015201920232026
Status
Uncommon
Direction
↓ Falling
Est. Position
~#161

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Cha Chan Chay Chandr Chand

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Chandra Name Profile

MeaningThe Moon
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterC
Letters7
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score52/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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