Chandra
/ˈtʃʌn.drə/noun
A Sanskrit-derived name and English loanword referring to the Moon or the Hindu lunar deity.
Did you know?In Hindu tradition, Chandra is the Moon deity who governs lunar cycles, beauty, fertility, and the passage of time.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kand-
“To shine or glow; a probable ancient root behind later words for brightness.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
candrá-
“Shining, bright, brilliant; also the Moon.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
चन्द्र (candra)
“The Moon, lunar deity, or something beautiful and radiant.”
Middle Indo-Aryan
Pali
canda
“The Moon; bright or shining.”
Medieval to Modern South Asia
Hindi/Sanskrit
Chandra
“A personal name and title associated with the Moon.”
Modern English
English
Chandra
“A personal name and loanword referring to the Moon or Hindu lunar god.”
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