Nepali unisex name
Chanda name meaning
चन्दा
Say it: CHAN-da/tsʌnda/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #221
Meaning of Chanda
The moon; also a name of goddess Durga (Chanda/Chandi).
नेपालीमा: चन्दा संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ चन्द्रमा हुन्छ। यो देवी दुर्गाको चण्डा वा चण्डी नामसँग पनि जोडिएको छ।
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Chanda at a glance
| Name | Chanda |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | चन्दा also छन्द, चन्द |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (50% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | C · च |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #221 among unisex names (4 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Chanda
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Chanda
- Chanda Karki
Nepalese politician
Names with a similar meaning
- Rakesh♂राकेशLord of the full-moon night
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Nisha♀निशाNight
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Shashi♂शशीThe moon
- Rajani♀रजनीNight
- Purnima♀पूर्णिमाFull moon night
- Himanshu♂हिमांशुCool-rayed one
- Indu♀इन्दुMoon
- Poonam♀पूनमFull moon night
- Ramchandra♂रामचन्द्रRama, gentle as the moon
- Shashank♂शशांकThe moon
Names that sound like Chanda
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Chandan♂चन्दनSandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship
- Chandr♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Chakra♂चक्रWheel or discus
- Chandika♂♀चण्डिकाA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Chakka♂छक्का
- Chan♂चन
- Chandik♂चण्डिकA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Chhanya♀छान्य
- Chuda♂चूडाCrest, crown or topknot
- Chandara♂चन्द्रThe moon, bright and shining
Chanda in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐔𑐣𑑂𑐡𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒔𑒢𑓂𑒠𑒰 |
| Bengali | চন্দা |
| Gujarati | ચન્દા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀘𑀦𑁆𑀤𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | candā |
FAQ about the name Chanda
What is the meaning of Chanda?
Chanda means: The moon; also a name of goddess Durga (Chanda/Chandi). (नेपालीमा: चन्दा, चन्द्रमा)
Is Chanda a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (50% boys in our data).
How do you write Chanda in Nepali?
Chanda is written चन्दा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written छन्द or चन्द.
How do you pronounce Chanda?
Chanda is pronounced CHAN-da (IPA: /tsʌnda/).
What is the origin of the name Chanda?
Chanda is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Chanda?
Chanda ranks #221 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Chanda?
Notable people named Chanda include Chanda Karki (Nepalese politician).
What are other spellings of Chanda?
Other spellings of Chanda: Chand, Chhanda, Chandha.