Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Strong and powerful; associated with the moon, Moon Crested
Pronunciation: Chuhn-druh-SAY-kahr, /tʃʌn.drəˈseɪ.kɑr/, CH AE N D R AE S AH K AH R
Popularity Rank: #55,303
The name Chandrasekhar originates from Sanskrit and means 'one who holds the moon in his hair'. It is another name for the Hindu god Shiva, who is often associated with the moon. The name also signifies strength and power.
The name Chandrasekhar is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Strong and powerful; associated with the moon, Moon Crested. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chandrasekhar is commonly found in India, United States of America, Kuwait, and 19 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Chuhn-druh-SAY-kahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /tʃʌn.drəˈseɪ.kɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AE N D R AE S AH K AH R
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)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Chandrasekhar is recorded 527 times globally, ranking it as the 55,303th most common name worldwide.
Chandrasekhar is most prevalent in India, with 176 occurrences, making it the 3,584th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Chandrasekhar is found among 1 in every 4965 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #3,584 | 1 : 4,965 |
| United States of America | #17,112 | 1 : 18,274 |
| Kuwait | #6,333 | 1 : 10,933 |
| United Arab Emirates | #11,181 | 1 : 18,428 |
| Oman | #11,050 | 1 : 16,336 |
| Saudi Arabia | #47,417 | 1 : 82,634 |
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