Chantra
CHAHN-trə
Chantra is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “Chantra is a Khmer (Cambodian) name, also adopted as a modern name elsewhere, meaning 'moon'. It is associated with beauty and serenity.”, and peaked in popularity in 1988.
What Chantra Means
“Chantra is a Khmer (Cambodian) name, also adopted as a modern name elsewhere, meaning 'moon'. It is associated with beauty and serenity.”
The Story of Chantra
This name arrives like the soft glow of the moon, a serene and mystical sound with ancient roots for your child.
Chantra is a Khmer name meaning 'moon,' a name deeply connected to Cambodian culture and its celestial reverence. Also appearing as a modern given name elsewhere, it first registered in the mid-1970s, reaching its peak in 1988, evoking peace and luminous beauty.
The sound of Chantra brings a sense of calm intuition and gentle mystery to your mind. It’s a name for your child that suggests a peaceful, creative soul, one who understands the quiet rhythms of the world.
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Peak Year
#18 in 1988
Total Births
54
First Recorded
1974
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