Chandra
Chandra is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning “moon, luminous, shining.” Chandra means 'moon' in Sanskrit and is the name of the Hindu lunar deity who rides a chariot across the night sky.
how do you pronounce Chandra?
CHUN-drah
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what does Chandra mean?
The name Chandra means “moon, luminous, shining.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
Chandra means 'moon' in Sanskrit and is the name of the Hindu lunar deity who rides a chariot across the night sky. India's lunar exploration missions are named 'Chandrayaan' (moon vehicle). The moon holds profound significance in Hindu astrology, culture, and daily life.
where does the name Chandra come from?
Wikipedia confirms Chandra, also called Soma, is the Hindu god of the Moon, associated with night and with plants and vegetation - consistent with the name being tied to the moon, though the source doesn't spell out a literal dictionary translation of the word itself.
the history of Chandra
The source lists Chandra as one of the Navagraha, the nine celestial beings central to Hindu astrology; the Chandrayaan space-mission connection and broader astrological detail given elsewhere aren't addressed by what was retrieved here.
who are famous people named Chandra?
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (Indian-American astrophysicist, Nobel laureate)
- Chandra Wilson (American actress)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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