To maintain; to bear; India
Name Profile
Chandra
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chandra.
Primary meaning
Moon (Sanskrit)
Pronunciation: CHAHN-drah
Profile summary
From Sanskrit 'candra' meaning 'moon.' The moon god in Hindu mythology. Used as a given name for both genders in India. The current meaning shown for this name is Moon (Sanskrit). The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHAHN-drah. It is listed alongside the related form Chanda. Chandra appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chandra 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, Chandra is grouped as a modern girl name. Related form for this profile: Chanda. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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