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Chandrashekara

Quick answerChandrashekara is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Chandra" (moon) and "Shekara" (bearer/holder), meaning "the one who bears the moon" or "moon-crested," traditionally referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.

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Syllables5
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters14
Numerology4 Chaldean 4

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About the name Chandrashekara

Chandrashekara is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Chandra" (moon) and "Shekara" (bearer/holder), meaning "the one who bears the moon" or "moon-crested," traditionally referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.

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Etymology

Chandrashekara is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Chandra" (moon) and "Shekara" (bearer/holder), meaning "the one who bears the moon" or "moon-crested," traditionally referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in South India, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and religious texts where it appears as an epithet for Shiva.

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