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Candra

CHAHN-dra

Candra is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Candra is believed to be a modern variation of Chandra, a Sanskrit name meaning "moon" or "shining, glittering".”, and peaked in popularity in 1984.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHindi

What Candra Means

Candra is believed to be a modern variation of Chandra, a Sanskrit name meaning "moon" or "shining, glittering".

The Story of Candra

This name glimmers with the soft light of the moon, a poetic echo of celestial beauty for your daughter.

Candra is widely considered a modern variation of the Sanskrit name Chandra, meaning 'moon' or 'shining, glittering.' This evocative name has roots in ancient Indian culture, where the moon holds deep significance, and it has found a place in Western naming traditions for its lyrical quality.

To say 'Candra' is to feel a gentle, luminous glow. You can already imagine whispering this name in the quiet of the night, a soft, intuitive sound for your daughter. It’s a name that feels sensitive and deeply creative, like moonlight itself, and you’ll feel a serene calm when you write it on her baby blanket.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

IntuitiveSensitiveMysteriousCreative

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Peak Year

#87 in 1984

Total Births

1,815

First Recorded

1946

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