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Chandra

Pronunciation: [ ch-ANDR-uh ]

Girl Name #16,995 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chandra is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-ANDR-uh.

Parents who love the name Chandra often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,995
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Chanie

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Chandra is also used as a boy name, ranked #39742.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandra

Is Chandra a boy or girl name?
Chandra is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16995. As a boy name, it is ranked #39742. Chandra is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Chandra?
Chandra is pronounced ch-ANDR-uh.
How popular is the name Chandra?
Chandra is currently ranked #16995 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chandra?
Common nicknames for Chandra include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie.
Is Chandra a common or rare name?
Chandra is an uncommon name, ranked #16995 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chandra

Chandra is a girl name .

Is Chandra a boy or girl name? Chandra is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,995 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,742. Chandra is more commonly used as a girl name.

Chandra is currently ranked #16,995 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chandra include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Chandra include Chana, Chandler, Chanel, Chany, Channing . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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