Boy name
Chandra name meaning
“the moon”
Chandra is a masculine name from Sanskrit meaning the moon. Its source word is candra, which means moon or shining. Chandra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition, giving the name a connection to both the celestial body and that traditional deity.
What does Chandra 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 Chandra
From Sanskrit candra, meaning moon or shining. Chandra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition.
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 Chandra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Chandra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Chandra as a first name
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Chandra Aprilianto
Interpretation
A picture of the moon in the sky associated with April.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Chandra Arga
Interpretation
A picture of the moon above a mountain's soaring peak.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
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Chandra Daya
Interpretation
A picture of the moon in the sky joined with personal strength.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Daya: strength or ability
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A picture of the true self amid moon and shining stars.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
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Interpretation
May this person be noble, knowledgeable, and good, pictured alongside the moon.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Mahardika: virtuous and knowledgeable
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Interpretation
A picture of a mighty ruler, brilliant like the moon above.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Richie: powerful ruler
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Chandra Syaputra
Interpretation
A picture of a son alongside the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Syaputra: son, male child
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Interpretation
A picture of the true self alongside moon and lamplight.Meaning of each word
- Chandra: the moon
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
Chandra as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this person be an outstanding knight pictured alongside the moon.Meaning of each word
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
- Chandra: the moon
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
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Interpretation
A picture of a shield and moon amid safety and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Randy: shield; wolf
- Chandra: the moon
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
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Interpretation
A picture of the beautiful moon in the sky during April.Meaning of each word
- Boni: pretty, attractive
- Chandra: the moon
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
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Interpretation
May the second child possess goodness, pictured alongside the moon.Meaning of each word
- Dwiki: two, second in order
- Chandra: the moon
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
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A picture of a brightly gleaming moon with radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Chandra: the moon
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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Interpretation
A picture of victory alongside the moon and the Irrawaddy River.Meaning of each word
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
- Chandra: the moon
- Senjaya: victory, success
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A picture of the moon gleaming brilliantly in September's sky.Meaning of each word
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
- Chandra: the moon
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
Chandra as a last name
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Interpretation
A picture of steadfast judgment alongside the moon in April's sky.Meaning of each word
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
- Afrianto: associated with the month of April
- Chandra: the moon
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Richie Chandra
Interpretation
A picture of a mighty ruler alongside the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Richie: powerful ruler
- Chandra: the moon
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Interpretation
May this person remain steadfast in weighing evidence, pictured alongside the moon.Meaning of each word
- Reinhard: firm in counsel
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Chandra: the moon
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Interpretation
A picture of prosperity and a spear alongside February's moon.Meaning of each word
- Febrianto: associated with February
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
- Chandra: the moon
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Septian Chandra
Interpretation
A picture of the moon in the sky associated with September.Meaning of each word
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Chandra: the moon
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Adiputra Chandra
Interpretation
A picture of an outstanding son alongside the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Chandra: the moon
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Bara Chandra
Interpretation
A picture of glowing embers alongside the moon in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Bara: glowing embers
- Chandra: the moon
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How to pronounce Chandra
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xandra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Chandra a boy’s name?
Yes, Chandra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Chandra ranks #61 among boy names in our data sample (204 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Chandra
Names with related meanings
- Purnomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Purnama♂♀The moon in its full phase
- Candra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Sasongko♂The moon
- Tjandra♂♀The moon, a luminous celestial body
- Kamaruddin♂Moon of the faith
- Komarudin♂Moon of the faith
- Badri♂Associated with the full moon
- Bulan♂♀The moon in the sky
- Poernomo♂The moon at its fullest
- Hilal♂Young crescent moon
- Badrun♂The moon at its fullest
Famous people named Chandra
- Chandra Setiawan · b. 1961
- Andi Chandra As’aduddin
- Chandra Maretha · b. 1996
- Chandra Cristianto · b. 1982
- Chandra Dewi
- Chandra Lie · b. 1965
- Chandra Liow · b. 1993
- Chandra Satria
- Chandra Tirta Wijaya · b. 1966
- Chandra Utha Saputra · b. 2000
- Chandra Wijaya · b. 1969
- Chandra Yusuf Ahmad · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Chandra
What is the meaning of Chandra?
Chandra means the moon. From Sanskrit candra, meaning moon or shining. Chandra is also the name of the moon deity in Hindu tradition.
Is Chandra a boy’s name?
Yes, Chandra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Chandra?
Chandra is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Chandra have?
Chandra has 2 syllables (Chan-dra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Chandra?
Chandra ranks #61 among boy names in our data sample (204 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Chandra?
Some ideas: Chandra Aprilianto; Aditama Chandra Satria; Reinhard Afrianto Chandra.
Famous people named Chandra?
Notable people named Chandra include Chandra Setiawan, Andi Chandra As’aduddin, Chandra Maretha.
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