Chandanचन्दन
Chandan · traditionally used for boys
“sandalwood”
Monier-Williams s.v. candana: 'sandal (tree, wood, or the unctuous preparation of it)'
Starting sound and where it falls
Chandan begins with Cha — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Cha open Revati pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes sandalwood, prized for its fragrance and use in sacred ritual.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Chandan mean?
Chandan (Chandan) is attested as “sandalwood.” Monier-Williams s.v. candana: 'sandal (tree, wood, or the unctuous preparation of it)'
Which nakshatra sound does Chandan fit?
Chandan begins with the sound Cha, which opens Revati pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Chandan a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Chandan is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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