Ramachandra
/ˌrɑːməˈtʃʌndrə/noun
A Hindu masculine given name referring to Rama, the legendary prince and avatar of Vishnu, with Chandra meaning moon.
Did you know?In Hindu tradition, Ramachandra is another name for Rama, whose story in the Ramayana has shaped religious ritual, kingship, astrology, art, and ideas of righteous power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kand-
“To shine or glow; a commonly proposed ancestor of the Sanskrit root associated with Chandra.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
candrá-
“Bright, shining, or luminous; the source of the lunar name Chandra.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Rāma
“Pleasant, beautiful, or charming; also the proper name of the celebrated hero and divine king Rama.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Candra
“The Moon, a lunar deity, or something bright and shining.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Rāmacandra
“Rama-Chandra: Rama associated with, or named as, the Moon.”
Modern English
English
Ramachandra
“A transliterated Hindu personal name and title for Rama.”
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