Chandra
[ˈʧændrə]Meaning
means "moon" in Sanskrit, from चन्द (cand), "to shine"
Background Story
Chandra is a Sanskrit name meaning "moon", derived from cand, "to shine". It transcribes both the masculine form, the god of the moon personified, and the feminine form चण्डा, spelled with a long final vowel. The name is used in Burmese and Khmer.
Variations
candra, chan
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