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Chandan name meaning
Chandan means “Sandalwood”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.
Quick facts about Chandan
- Meaning
- Sandalwood
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Starts with
- C
- Letters
- 7
- Rashi
- Meen (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 9
About the name Chandan
Chandan is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “Sandalwood”.
Chandan has 7 letters and starts with the letter C. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.
You will also find Chandan in these lists: Nature names.
Chandan and rashi
Chandan begins with the sound “Cha”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Meen (Pisces) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.
Chandan in numerology
In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Chandan: C(3) + H(8) + A(1) + N(5) + D(4) + A(1) + N(5) = 27 → 2 + 7 = 9.
So the numerology number of Chandan is 9. Number 9 is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.
Two-part names with Chandan
In Telugu and other South Indian families, Chandan is often joined with a second name. 36 such names are in our directory, for example:
Anjaneya ChandanBala ChandanBhanu ChandanGanesh ChandanGopi ChandanHari ChandanJaya ChandanKrishna ChandanMohan ChandanMurali ChandanNaga ChandanNaga Sai ChandanNarasimha ChandanPavan ChandanPrem ChandanRaghava ChandanRajeev ChandanRama Chandan
Questions about Chandan
What is the meaning of the name Chandan?
Chandan means “Sandalwood”.
What is the origin of the name Chandan?
Chandan is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.
What is the rashi of the name Chandan?
Based on its first sound “Cha”, Chandan belongs to Meen (Pisces) rashi in the traditional naming chart.
What is the numerology number of Chandan?
The numerology number of Chandan is 9, which is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.
Is Chandan a boy or girl name?
Chandan is used as a boy name.
Names similar to Chandan
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Bearer of the discus; Lord Vishnu
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One who holds the discus; Lord Vishnu
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Ancient Indian scholar and statesman
Chandra
The moon
Chandrahas
Smiling like the moon
Chandrakant
Beloved of the moon; moonstone
Chandramohan
Charming as the moon