Nepali boy name
Chandan name meaning
चन्दन
Say it: CHAN-dan/tsʌndʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #201
Meaning of Chandan
Sandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship.
नेपालीमा: चन्दन एक सुगन्धित र शीतल काठको नाम हो। हिन्दू पूजा र धार्मिक अनुष्ठानमा चन्दनलाई पवित्र मानेर प्रयोग गरिन्छ।
About the name Chandan
Chandan means sandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship. Its Sanskrit origin and tree and purity themes give it a calm, natural feeling with a devotional association. The seven letters are pronounced CHAN-dan, with emphasis at the start and a softer close. It is common, ranking #201 among boy names in our sample. Its finish belongs with names ending in -an, one of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, found in Sanskrit words. Explore Chandra for a similar sound or Kundan for a rhyme.
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Chandan at a glance
| Name | Chandan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | चन्दन also चाँदन, चंदन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | C · च |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #201 among boy names (32 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.
Famous people named Chandan
- Chandan Kumar Singh · b. 1983
Nepalese politician
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- Bipeen♂विपिनForest, grove
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Names that sound like Chandan
Chandan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐔𑐣𑑂𑐡𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒔𑒢𑓂𑒠𑒢 |
| Bengali | চন্দন |
| Gujarati | ચન્દન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀘𑀦𑁆𑀤𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | candan |
FAQ about the name Chandan
What is the meaning of Chandan?
Chandan means: Sandalwood, fragrant and cooling, used in worship. (नेपालीमा: चन्दन)
Is Chandan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Chandan in Nepali?
Chandan is written चन्दन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written चाँदन or चंदन.
How do you pronounce Chandan?
Chandan is pronounced CHAN-dan (IPA: /tsʌndʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Chandan?
Chandan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Chandan?
Chandan ranks #201 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Chandan?
Notable people named Chandan include Chandan Kumar Singh (Nepalese politician).