Is Candra a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Candra is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Candra?

CHAN-dra · IPA: //ˈtʃændrə//

Candra Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHAN-dra / /ˈtʃændrə/

Sanskrit; Indonesian

Meaning

Sanskrit: moon; Indonesian: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

Candra is derived from the Sanskrit word for moon, often associated with beauty and tranquility in various cultures. In Hindu mythology, Candra is also a lunar deity. The name is used in Indonesia, where it carries connotations of brightness and radiance. It reflects a connection to nature and celestial bodies.

Variants

Chandra
Kandra

International Variants

Chandra (Sanskrit)
Candra (Indonesian)

Famous people named Candra

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Fictional characters named Candra

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Sibling Suggestions

Sari Lila Anya Mira Tara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Candra was first seen in the United States in 1946. Candra has ranked as high as #1035 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Candra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Candra (1997)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1946	6
1948	6
1949	6
1951	8
1952	8
1953	6
1954	10
1955	10
1956	11
1957	9
1958	12
1959	10
1960	11
1961	8
1962	16
1963	16
1964	11
1965	8
1966	11
1967	19
1968	21
1969	19
1970	21
1971	18
1972	15
1973	14
1974	54
1975	49
1976	53
1977	52
1978	54
1979	49
1980	50
1981	47
1982	53
1983	66
1984	87
1985	66
1986	87
1987	69
1988	82
1989	70
1990	56
1991	68
1992	50
1993	51
1994	33
1995	26
1996	31
1997	28
1998	22
1999	17
2000	19
2001	15
2002	15
2003	7
2004	15
2005	9
2006	13
2007	9
2008	6
2009	7
2010	7
2011	6
2013	7