Gender: Unisex
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: The Moon, A Shining Moon, Night of Twilight
Pronunciation: CHAN-druh, /ˈtʃʌndrə/, CH AE N D R AH
Popularity Rank: #3,008
Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'moon' or 'shining'. In Hindu mythology, Chandra is the god of the moon. It is also a popular name in India and other South Asian countries.
The name Chandra is of Sanskrit origin and means The Moon, A Shining Moon, Night of Twilight. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chandra is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United States of America, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: CHAN-druh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtʃʌndrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AE N D R AH
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Chandra is recorded 21,243 times globally, ranking it as the 3,008th most common name worldwide.
Chandra is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 4,619 occurrences, making it the 719th most popular name in the country.
In Kuwait, the name Chandra is found among 1 in every 239 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #719 | 1 : 626 |
| Kuwait | #86 | 1 : 239 |
| United States of America | #1,565 | 1 : 753 |
| India | #310 | 1 : 383 |
| United Arab Emirates | #415 | 1 : 545 |
| Malaysia | #790 | 1 : 1,188 |
| Qatar | #100 | 1 : 300 |
| Oman | #522 | 1 : 630 |
| Singapore | #617 | 1 : 903 |
| Bahrain | #286 | 1 : 588 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chandra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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