Chandre
Sanskrit · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Chandre
The name 'Chandre' is a variant of 'Chandra,' meaning "moon" or "shining" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *cand-* (to shine).
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Etymology
The name 'Chandre' is a variant of 'Chandra,' meaning "moon" or "shining" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *cand-* (to shine). It is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures across South and Southeast Asia, notably as an epithet for the lunar deity Chandra in Hindu mythology and as a common given name in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Chandre currently ranks #7,136 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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