Chandani
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Chandani
The name 'Chandani' means "moonlight" or "silvery light of the moon," deriving from the Sanskrit word *chand* (moon) via the Hindi and Nepali languages.
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Etymology
The name 'Chandani' means "moonlight" or "silvery light of the moon," deriving from the Sanskrit word *chand* (moon) via the Hindi and Nepali languages. It is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Jain cultures across India and Nepal, with historical roots in classical Sanskrit literature and common usage as a feminine given name in South Asian communities.
Chandani currently ranks #18,096 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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