👦 Chandan — Name Meaning & Origin

Chandan

“Sandalwood”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMeen (Pisces)
NakshatraRevati (pada 3) · syllable “Cha”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters7 · starts with C
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Chandan?

Chandan means "Sandalwood" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Chandan a boy or girl name?

Chandan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Chandan from?

Chandan is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Chandan?

By its first syllable "Cha", Chandan belongs to Meen (Pisces) rashi and Revati nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Chandan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Chandan adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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