Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Moon Holder or Lord Shiva
Pronunciation: CHUHN-drah-shek-har, ˈtʃʌn.drəˌʃeɪ.kər, CH AE N D R AE SH AH K AH R
Popularity Rank: #35,830
The name Chandrashekhar is of Sanskrit origin and means 'one who holds the moon' or 'lord Shiva'. It is a symbolic name representing strength and power.
The name Chandrashekhar is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Moon Holder or Lord Shiva, One who holds Moon in his hair knot (Shiva), Lord Shiva. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Chandrashekhar is commonly found in India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and 26 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: CHUHN-drah-shek-har
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈtʃʌn.drəˌʃeɪ.kər
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AE N D R AE SH 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)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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 Chandrashekhar is recorded 947 times globally, ranking it as the 35,830th most common name worldwide.
Chandrashekhar is most prevalent in India, with 528 occurrences, making it the 1,388th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Chandrashekhar is found among 1 in every 1655 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #1,388 | 1 : 1,655 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,532 | 1 : 9,661 |
| Saudi Arabia | #23,772 | 1 : 34,846 |
| Oman | #7,104 | 1 : 9,470 |
| United States of America | #31,051 | 1 : 41,116 |
| Kuwait | #9,879 | 1 : 18,650 |
| Qatar | #8,882 | 1 : 16,374 |
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