Variant of Chandra (moon)
Name Profile
Candra
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Candra.
Primary meaning
Moon (Sanskrit)
Pronunciation: CHAN-drah
Profile summary
From Sanskrit 'candra' meaning 'moon.' The moon god in Hindu mythology. Used as a given name in India and Southeast Asia. Variant of Chandra. The current meaning shown for this name is Moon (Sanskrit). The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHAN-drah. It is listed alongside the related form Chandra. Candra appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Candra is currently cataloged under Sanskrit (hindu) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Moon (Sanskrit).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Sanskrit (hindu) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Candra is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Chandra. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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