Chandra Name Meaning & Origin
/CHAN-dra/Chandra is most likely a name of Indian origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Chandra' originates from Sanskrit, meaning 'moon'. It is commonly used in India and Nepal as a given name for both males and females. The name is associated with lunar deity and has spiritual and cultural significance in Hindu tradition.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Indian (Hindu/Sanskrit) 85% -
Nepalese (Nepali) 10% -
Indonesian (Javanese/Indonesian) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Chandra
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Chandra
Famous individuals named Chandra include Chandra Wickramasinghe, a Sri Lankan-born British astronomer; Chandra Levy, an American intern whose case gained media attention; and Chandra Shekhar, a former Prime Minister of India.
Popularity Trend
In 2023, 8 girls in the US were named Chandra.
Growth of the name Chandra in the US (SSA Data):
Chandra Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.