Chandara
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Chandara
The given name 'Chandara' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'chandra,' meaning moon, and 'ara,' a suffix indicating a place or a person.
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Etymology
The given name 'Chandara' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'chandra,' meaning moon, and 'ara,' a suffix indicating a place or a person. Chandara is used in various cultures, including Hinduism, and has been found in historical records of Southeast Asian kingdoms, particularly in Cambodia and Thailand.
Chandara currently ranks #7,777 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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