What Does the Name Chandra Mean
The name Chandra comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Chandra below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Chandra Name Meaning
& f Hinduism, Bengali, Indian, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, NepaliMeans "moon" in Sanskrit, derived from चन्द (chand) meaning "to shine". This is a transcription of the masculine form चण्ड (a...
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What does the name Chandra mean?
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