Chandraचन्द्र
Candra · also written Candrā चन्द्रा · traditionally used for boys
“Moon; shining”
The moon; one of the Navagraha; shining, glittering.
Starting sound and where it falls
Chandra 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 the moon, one of the nine celestial graces (Navagraha) prized for its gentle light.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Chandra mean?
Chandra (Candra) is attested as “Moon; shining.” The moon; one of the Navagraha; shining, glittering.
Which nakshatra sound does Chandra fit?
Chandra 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 Chandra a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Chandra 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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