Chandra Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAN-dra / /ˈtʃændrə/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: moon; Hindi: moon
Historical & Cultural Background
Chandra is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. In Hindu mythology, Chandra is the name of the moon god, symbolizing beauty and serenity. The name is also associated with various lunar deities across different cultures. It has been used in literature and poetry to evoke imagery related to the moon.
Trend Summary
Chandra has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chand
- Chandran
International Variants
- Chandra (Indian)
- Chandor (Hungarian)
Famous people named Chandra
Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Miranda Bailey on the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'.
Chandra Bahadur Dangi was a Nepali man recognized as the world's shortest adult, according to Guinness World Records.
Chandra X-ray Observatory is a space telescope launched by NASA to observe X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe.
Chandra Levy was an American intern whose disappearance in 2001 garnered significant media attention.
Fictional characters named Chandra
Chandra Nalaar is a character from the 'Magic: The Gathering' trading card game, known for her powerful fire magic.
Chandra is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a member of the Red Lotus.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chandra was first seen in the United States in 1969. Chandra has ranked as high as #1081 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chandra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chandra
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |