Chandrashekar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Chandrashekar
Chandrashekar is a Sanskrit compound name composed of "Chandra" (moon) and "Shekar" (peak/crown), literally meaning "moon-crested" or "one who bears the moon as a crown," traditionally referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Chandrashekar is a Sanskrit compound name composed of "Chandra" (moon) and "Shekar" (peak/crown), literally meaning "moon-crested" or "one who bears the moon as a crown," traditionally referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among South Indian Brahmin communities, with notable bearers including Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and various historical figures in Indian politics and academia.
Chandrashekar currently ranks #2,878 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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