Chandan
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Chandan
Chandan means "sandalwood" and derives from Sanskrit चन्दन (chandana), referring to the fragrant wood valued in ancient times.
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Etymology
Chandan means "sandalwood" and derives from Sanskrit चन्दन (chandana), referring to the fragrant wood valued in ancient times. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh communities across India and South Asia, with historical significance in Vedic and classical Indian texts where sandalwood was considered sacred and auspicious.
Chandan currently ranks #11,030 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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