Unisex name
Candana name meaning
“sandalwood tree”
Candana is a name used for both boys and girls meaning sandalwood tree. It comes from the Sanskrit word candana. The source word denotes both the tree and its aromatic wood, so the name's botanical meaning includes the sandalwood tree as well as the wood it produces.
What does Candana mean?
The ending -ana occurs in names with different origins, such as Mulyana, Juliana, and Yohana. It is a shared sound rather than a single suffix carrying the same meaning in every name. More girl names ending in -ana →
Origin and cultural usage of Candana
From Sanskrit candana, denoting the sandalwood tree and its aromatic wood.
How to pronounce Candana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃandana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦤ꧀ꦢꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮔ᮪ᮓᮔ |
Is Candana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Candana is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Candana is rare in our data sample.
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What is the meaning of Candana?
Candana means sandalwood tree. From Sanskrit candana, denoting the sandalwood tree and its aromatic wood.
Is Candana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Candana is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of the name Candana?
Candana is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Candana have?
Candana has 3 syllables (Can-da-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Candana?
Candana is rare in our data sample.
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