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At a Glance: Name: Chandra – Meaning: moon – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: CHAHN-drah
Chandra is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "moon," pronounced CHAHN-drah. It has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel and a vintage sound, which suits a parent drawn to names rooted in the natural world.
Meaning & Origin of Chandra
Meaning: Moon.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chandra
Phonetic: CHAHN-drah IPA: /ˈtʃʌndrə/
Popularity of Chandra
Chandra peaked at #307 in 1975, when 747 baby girls were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #11381, with just 8 girls receiving it that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1935–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Chandra mean?
Moon. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chandra)
How do you pronounce Chandra?
Chandra is pronounced CHAHN-drah (IPA: /ˈtʃʌndrə/).
Is Chandra a popular name right now?
Chandra peaked at #307 in 1975 and is ranked #11381 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1935–2023.)
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