Unisex name
Candra name meaning
“the moon, a luminous celestial body”
Candra is a name used for both boys and girls meaning ‘the moon’, a luminous celestial body. It comes from Sanskrit candra, a word also borrowed into Old Javanese. Candra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition, and Tjandra is a spelling variant.
What does Candra mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Candra
From Sanskrit candra ‘moon’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Candra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | C · Ca |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Candra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Candra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Candra as a first name
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Candra Gema
Interpretation
May their light echo like the moon across the sky.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Gema: sound reflected back
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Interpretation
May they strive with steel's strength and the moon's light.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Candra Ferial
Interpretation
May their beauty shine magnificently like the light of the moon.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Ferial: beautiful and majestic in appearance
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Candra Yoga
Interpretation
May they find inner unity within the moon's shining light.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Candra Rino
Interpretation
A picture of moonlight meeting the brightness of daytime.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Rino: day or daytime
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Interpretation
May this respected younger brother bring order bright with moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
- Pranata: order; organizer
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Candra Alfin
Interpretation
A picture of a fairy's friend accompanied by heavenly moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Alfin: elf friend
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Interpretation
May their own light reach beyond like the shining moon.Meaning of each word
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Aldila: beyond, on the other side
- Tanu: body, self
Candra as a middle name
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Interpretation
May moonlight accompany wise counsel and power that endure.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
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Interpretation
May they defend humanity and bring peace bright with moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Sandro: defender of humankind
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Jeffrey: peace
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Interpretation
May he become a noble man shining like the moon.Meaning of each word
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Ganang: man; male
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Interpretation
May they live freely with abundance shining like the moon.Meaning of each word
- Zidane: increase, abundance
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Mardika: free, unbound
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Interpretation
A picture of strength bringing together moonlight and planet Mars.Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Anggara: Tuesday, the planet Mars
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Interpretation
May their joy and nobility shine like the radiant moon.Meaning of each word
- Pramudya: joy and delight
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Interpretation
May life's pulse continue long within the light of the moon.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Interpretation
May they grow healthy with purity shining like the moon.Meaning of each word
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
Candra as a last name
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Edgar Candra
Interpretation
A picture of prosperity and a spear illuminated by moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Aldiansyah Candra
Interpretation
May they become a ruler shining like the heavenly moon.Meaning of each word
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Priyatna Candra
Interpretation
May they act carefully with an inner light like the moon.Meaning of each word
- Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Interpretation
A picture of striving across water accompanied by heavenly moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Januardi Candra
Interpretation
A picture of moonlight shining in the sky during January.Meaning of each word
- Januardi: associated with the month of January
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Teja Candra
Interpretation
May they radiate brilliance like the moon's light in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Prayoga Candra
Interpretation
May their goodness shine like the moonlight in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
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Moreno Candra
Interpretation
A picture of a dark-haired figure illuminated by heavenly moonlight.Meaning of each word
- Moreno: dark-haired or brown-complexioned
- Candra: the moon, a luminous celestial body
How to pronounce Candra
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃandra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Candra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Candra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Candra ranks #30 among unisex names in our data sample (82 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Candra
Names with related meanings
- Chandra♂The moon
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Wulan♀The moon in the sky
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Purnamasari♀The essence of the full moon’s beauty
- Wulansari♀Essence of the moon's beauty
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
- Komariah♀Associated with the moon
- Badri♂Associated with the full moon
Famous people named Candra
- Candra Wijaya · b. 1975
- Candra Darusman · b. 1957
- Candra Malik · b. 1978
- Candra · b. 1980
- Candra Marimar · b. 2001
- Candra Wijaya
- Candra Ady · b. 1965
- Candra Budiman
- Candra Dewi Yuana · b. 1972
- Candra Ekaputra · b. 1972
- Candra Gunawan · b. 1964
- Candra Irawan · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Candra
What is the meaning of Candra?
Candra means the moon, a luminous celestial body. From Sanskrit candra ‘moon’, also borrowed into Old Javanese. Candra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition.
Is Candra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Candra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Candra?
Candra is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Candra have?
Candra has 2 syllables (Can-dra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Candra?
Candra ranks #30 among unisex names in our data sample (82 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Candra?
Other spellings: Tjandra.
What full names go well with Candra?
Some ideas: Candra Gema; Dirga Candra Renaldo; Edgar Candra.
Famous people named Candra?
Notable people named Candra include Candra Wijaya, Candra Darusman, Candra Malik.
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